USDA-derived comparison

Espresso vs Red Wine

Espresso leads for Vitamin B3, Magnesium and Vitamin B2 per 100g, while Red Wine holds its own elsewhere.

Who each is for: Choose espresso for vitamin B3 and magnesium.

Reviewed 20 July 2026. Generic food data per 100g; brands and preparation vary.

Espresso

Typical serving: 1 shot (30g)

4/100

More vitamin B3More magnesiumMore vitamin B2
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Red Wine

Typical serving: 1 glass (150g)

1/100

No clear per-100g leads, which is a result in itself.

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Side by side, per 100g

The stronger number is highlighted, honestly: higher wins for aim-for nutrients, lower wins for stay-under ones like saturated fat and sodium.

NutrientEspressoRed Wine
Calories9 kcal85 kcal
Protein0 g0 g
Carbs2 g3 g
Fat0 g0 g
Fiber0 g0 g
Sat fat0 g0 g
Sodium14 mg4 mg
Potassium115 mg127 mg
Calcium2 mg8 mg
Iron0.1 mg0.5 mg
Magnesium80 mg12 mg
Zinc0.1 mg0.1 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Folate1 µg1 µg

Servings differ: 1 shot of espresso is about 30g, 1 glass of red wine about 150g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.

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