What is a 5 oz glass of wine the same as?
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In the United States, a 'standard drink' is defined as containing 14 grams, or 0.6 fluid ounces, of pure alcohol. This means a 5 oz glass of wine, a 12 oz regular beer, and a 1.5 oz shot of 80-proof spirits all contain roughly the same amount of alcohol, a crucial fact for understanding moderate consumption.
