Mayonnaise vs Greek yogurt
A side-by-side guide to substituting Greek yogurt for Mayonnaise (or vice versa).
Greek yogurt works as a 1:1 swap for Mayonnaise in most recipes.
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Greek yogurt
Conversion: 1:1 substitution (use the same amount)
Tags: commonlow-calorie
Notes: 1:1 swap. Lighter and tangier. Works in sandwiches, pasta salads, and dips. Much lower in fat.
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1:1 swap. Lighter and tangier. Works in sandwiches, pasta salads, and dips. Much lower in fat. The conversion is 1:1 substitution (use the same amount).
Common questions
Yes — 1:1 swap. Lighter and tangier. Works in sandwiches, pasta salads, and dips. Much lower in fat. Ratio: 1:1 substitution (use the same amount).
1:1 substitution (use the same amount). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.
They are similar in most uses, but 1:1 swap..
Greek yogurt is one of the options SubSwap lists for Mayonnaise. The 'best' choice depends on your recipe — see the full list of Mayonnaise substitutes.
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