Is there a meaningful gram difference between red and white wine per cup?

Very small. Red wines (like Mourvèdre at 0.994 g/ml) and white wines (like Chardonnay at 0.991 g/ml) differ by less than 3 g per cup. For all cooking purposes, treat them as identical in weight—the choice is purely about flavor, not mass.

Can I substitute chicken broth for Chardonnay in a recipe, and will the weight be the same?

Yes on both counts. Chicken broth (approximately 1.00 g/ml) and Chardonnay (0.991 g/ml) have nearly identical densities—the weight difference per cup is less than 2 g. Substituting one for the other by volume will give you essentially the same gram quantity; only the flavor changes.

Does using oaked vs. unoaked Chardonnay change the density?

No. The difference between oaked and unoaked Chardonnay is entirely in aroma and flavor compounds present in tiny concentrations. The density remains 0.99–0.993 g/ml for both styles. Use whichever you have; the gram weight per cup is the same.

Alcoholic Beverage, Wine, Table, White, Chardonnay

By Fidamen-Chefsolver Team | Reviewed by Ugo Candido

Chardonnay is one of the most widely used white wines in cooking, valued for its clean, relatively neutral flavor and broad availability. As a table wine, its density of 0.991 g/ml is nearly identical to water—slightly lighter because of its alcohol content. A cup of Chardonnay weighs approximately 234 g; a tablespoon weighs about 14.7 g. In the kitchen, Chardonnay appears in beurre blanc and cream sauces, risotto, pan sauces for chicken and fish, steaming mussels, and fondue. Unoaked Chardonnay is preferred for delicate preparations where barrel character would be intrusive; oaked Chardonnay adds vanilla and butter notes that can enhance rich cream-based sauces.

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US cup = 236.588 mL
1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
1 tsp = 4.929 mL

Reference table

Alcoholic Beverage, Wine, Table, White, Chardonnay — milliliters to grams
mL	g
10	10
25	25
50	50
75	74
100	99

Use in beurre blanc, cream sauces, risotto (deglazing), poaching fish, or steaming shellfish. Any dry white wine can substitute at the same gram weight without adjustment.

How this conversion works

Milliliters measure volume while grams measure weight. Because Alcoholic Beverage, Wine, Table, White, Chardonnay has a density of 0.991 g/mL, 10 mL weighs 10 g — not 10 g as it would for water. This converter uses the real density of Alcoholic Beverage, Wine, Table, White, Chardonnay so every measurement is accurate.

Measurement notes

Values are rounded to the nearest whole gram. Actual weight can vary slightly with compaction, temperature, and brand. For precision baking, a kitchen scale is always more reliable than volume measurements.

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FAQ

Is there a meaningful gram difference between red and white wine per cup?: Very small. Red wines (like Mourvèdre at 0.994 g/ml) and white wines (like Chardonnay at 0.991 g/ml) differ by less than 3 g per cup. For all cooking purposes, treat them as identical in weight—the choice is purely about flavor, not mass.
Can I substitute chicken broth for Chardonnay in a recipe, and will the weight be the same?: Yes on both counts. Chicken broth (approximately 1.00 g/ml) and Chardonnay (0.991 g/ml) have nearly identical densities—the weight difference per cup is less than 2 g. Substituting one for the other by volume will give you essentially the same gram quantity; only the flavor changes.
Does using oaked vs. unoaked Chardonnay change the density?: No. The difference between oaked and unoaked Chardonnay is entirely in aroma and flavor compounds present in tiny concentrations. The density remains 0.99–0.993 g/ml for both styles. Use whichever you have; the gram weight per cup is the same.