How Much Mayonnaise to Substitute for Greek Yogurt
Works for sauteing and raw cold. Mayonnaise brings a noticeably different flavor than Greek Yogurt.
How much mayonnaise equals one cup of yogurt?
Use 1/2 cup mayo per cup yogurt.
Health notes
Compared with Greek Yogurt, Mayonnaise has: more calories (688 vs 97 per 100g in Greek Yogurt), more fat (77.8g vs 5g per 100g in Greek Yogurt), more saturated fat (10.8g vs 2.4g per 100g in Greek Yogurt), less protein (0g vs 9g per 100g in Greek Yogurt), and less carbs (0.3g vs 4g per 100g in Greek Yogurt).
Using mayonnaise as a greek yogurt substitute in pan-frying
1/4 cup mayo per cup yogurt; add at end off heat. Fold in gently to avoid breaking the emulsion.
Other cooking methods
- Raw Cold
1/2 cup per cup yogurt. Works as dressing base, dip, or spread without adjustment.
Methods to avoid (6)
- Baking
Not recommended: mayonnaise breaks down in oven heat and won't bind properly.
- Frying
Not recommended: mayonnaise separates and burns at frying temperatures.
- Slow Cook
Not recommended: prolonged heat destroys mayo's emulsion structure completely.
- Grilling
Not recommended: direct heat causes mayo to break and smoke.
- Steaming
Not recommended: steam breaks the emulsion and leaves greasy residue.
- Drinks
Not recommended: mayonnaise doesn't dissolve or blend smoothly in beverages.
FAQ
- How much mayonnaise equals one cup of yogurt?
Use 1/2 cup mayo per cup yogurt.
- Can I substitute mayonnaise for Greek Yogurt in pan-frying?
Yes. 1/4 cup mayo per cup yogurt; add at end off heat. Fold in gently to avoid breaking the emulsion. Not recommended: mayonnaise breaks down in oven heat and won't bind properly.
- How much mayonnaise to use as a greek yogurt substitute?
Much richer and saltier, less tangy. Add lemon juice or vinegar to restore brightness.
- How does the flavor change when substituting Mayonnaise for Greek Yogurt?
Mayonnaise brings a noticeably different flavor than greek yogurt.
- How does texture change when substituting Mayonnaise for Greek Yogurt?
Mayonnaise thicker, glossier, and more slick. Less spoonable; spreads more easily. Loses yogurt's slight cling.
- What else should I know about substituting Mayonnaise for Greek Yogurt?
For cold dressings, dips, and sandwich spreads. Expect richer, more savory results with less tang. Skip all baking, frying, slow cooking, and grilling. Mayo breaks down under heat and won't bind like yogurt. Use only in raw applications or fold in at the very end of warm dishes off heat.
- What still works when substituting Mayonnaise for Greek Yogurt?
Mayonnaise still works as a fat, emulsifier, and flavor carrier.
- What won't work when substituting Mayonnaise for Greek Yogurt?
Mayonnaise won't work as a moisture, binder, and acid.
- How well does Mayonnaise match Greek Yogurt?
Mayonnaise is stretch on structure, stretch on heat, and stretch on flavor.
- How does nutrition compare per 100g when substituting Mayonnaise for Greek Yogurt?
Mayonnaise has about x7 more calories, x16 more fat, and x5 more sat. fat. Mayonnaise has no protein, while greek yogurt has some.
- How do the flavor notes shift when substituting Mayonnaise for Greek Yogurt?
The flavor shifts toward less sweet, less acidic, more pungent, and less umami notes.