Ingredient Comparison
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Greek Yogurt
vs
🫙
Mayonnaise
Greek Yogurt vs Mayonnaise
Both are common in the kitchen, but they behave differently. Here's how to choose between them for your next recipe.
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The short answer
Use Greek Yogurt when you need it for baking, chicken salad, dips. Use Mayonnaise when you need it for chicken salad, deviled eggs, dipping.
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Greek YogurtDairy
Strained yogurt, thick and tangy. Used in cooking, baking, sauces, and as a healthy snack.
4 substitutes available
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MayonnaiseCondiments
Creamy emulsion of oil, egg yolks, and acid. For sandwiches, salads, dips, and cooking.
4 substitutes available
Key Differences
| Attribute | Greek Yogurt | Mayonnaise |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Dairy | Condiments |
| Substitutes | 4 | 4 |
| Diet Options |
Diet Compatibility
Greek Yogurt
Mayonnaise
Substitutes
🥛 Greek Yogurt Substitutes
- Sour Cream1:1
- Cottage Cheese (blended)1:1 blended smooth
- Coconut Yogurt1:1
- Silken Tofu + Lemon1:1 blended with 1 tbsp lemon juice
🫙 Mayonnaise Substitutes
- Greek Yogurt1:1
- Sour Cream1:1
- Avocado (mashed)1:1
- Hummus1:1
🔄 Shared Substitutes
These ingredients work as substitutes for both Greek Yogurt and Mayonnaise:
Sour Cream
Which Should I Use?
Use Greek Yogurt when…
✅ Best for
bakingchicken saladdipsdressingssaucestoppings
⚠️ Not ideal for
grilled cheese crusthigh-heat cooking without acidification
Use Mayonnaise when…
✅ Best for
chicken saladdeviled eggsdippingdipsdressingspotato saladsandwichestuna saladwraps