Alcohol Content

• The alcohol content varies by specific brand and type, but wine coolers in general have a relatively low percentage of alcohol by volume. The alcohol content of wine coolers generally falls within the range of 4 to 7 percent.
  
  

Calories

• The number of calories in a wine cooler also varies by brand. Most wine coolers average roughly 118 calories for a 7 oz. drink and 215 calories for a 12 oz. drink.
  
  

Carbohydrates

• Wine coolers have a large amount of carbohydrates. Up to 98 percent of the calories in any given wine cooler comse from carbohydrates, while only 1 percent comes from fat and 1 percent from protein.
  
  

Heart Health

• For people with heart conditions, even mild amounts of alcohol, such as what one would consume in a wine cooler, have the potential to contribute to heart disease. For others, moderate consumption of wine coolers and other relatively mild alcoholic beverages could provide some degree of protection against heart disease, as long as that consumption remains in moderation.
  
  

Misconceptions

• Like any alcoholic beverage, wine coolers have the potential to cause harm when taken in excess. Due to the strong fruity flavor and minimal alcohol taste, you may feel that wine coolers do not have as harmful an effect, but this is not the case. You still need to drink responsibly and in moderation.