Butter vs Greek yogurt

A side-by-side guide to substituting Greek yogurt for Butter (or vice versa).

Quick answer

Use 0.75 cup of Greek yogurt for every 1 cup of Butter.

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Butter

Base unit: cup

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Greek yogurt

Conversion: Use 75% as much (0.75 cup per 1 cup)

Tags: low-calorie

Notes: Use 3/4 cup per 1 cup butter. Keeps baked goods moist and adds protein. Results in slightly denser, tangier product.

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When to use Greek yogurt instead of Butter

Use 3/4 cup per 1 cup butter. Keeps baked goods moist and adds protein. Results in slightly denser, tangier product. The conversion is use 75% as much (0.75 cup per 1 cup).

Common questions

Can I substitute Greek yogurt for Butter?

Yes — Use 3/4 cup per 1 cup butter. Keeps baked goods moist and adds protein. Results in slightly denser, tangier product. Ratio: Use 75% as much (0.75 cup per 1 cup).

What's the conversion ratio for Butter to Greek yogurt?

Use 75% as much (0.75 cup per 1 cup). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.

Are Butter and Greek yogurt interchangeable?

They are similar in most uses, but Use 3/4 cup per 1 cup butter..

Is Greek yogurt a better substitute than other options for Butter?

Greek yogurt is one of the options SubSwap lists for Butter. The 'best' choice depends on your recipe — see the full list of Butter substitutes.

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