Yogurt, Plain, Skim Milk: How Many Grams in a Cup?
Plain skim milk yogurt is an unflavored, fat-free cultured dairy product with a density of 1.036 g/ml. One US cup weighs approximately 245 g and one tablespoon about 15.3 g. Without added sugars or flavorings, it delivers a clean, tangy taste that works in both sweet and savory applications. It is widely used as a marinade base for tandoori chicken, as a lighter substitute for sour cream in dips and dressings, and as the liquid component in whole-grain pancake and waffle batters where its lactic acid activates baking soda for lift.
Reference table
Yogurt, Plain, Skim Milk — cups to grams| Cups | g |
|---|
| 1/8 cup | 31 |
| 1/4 cup | 61 |
| 1/3 cup | 82 |
| 1/2 cup | 123 |
| 2/3 cup | 163 |
| 3/4 cup | 184 |
| 1 cup | 245 |
| 1 1/2 cups | 368 |
| 2 cups | 490 |
Yogurt varieties comparison (1 cup)
FAQ
- How does plain skim milk yogurt differ from Greek yogurt in density and weight?
- Plain skim milk yogurt (1.036 g/ml, ~245 g/cup) is thinner and less dense than Greek yogurt (~1.06-1.08 g/ml, ~250-255 g/cup) because Greek yogurt is strained to remove whey. If substituting Greek yogurt for plain skim yogurt by volume, the recipe will receive about 5-10 g more mass per cup.
- Why is plain skim yogurt preferred for tandoori marinades?
- Plain skim yogurt's lactic acid (pH ~4.3) tenderizes proteins without adding fat, which would inhibit surface browning. At 1.036 g/ml, 100 g of yogurt provides consistent coating coverage. Its neutral, unflavored profile allows spices like turmeric, cumin, and chili to dominate the flavor.
- Can I use plain skim yogurt to replace buttermilk in baking by weight?
- Yes. Both have similar densities (yogurt 1.036 g/ml, buttermilk ~1.03 g/ml), so a gram-for-gram substitution works well. Plain skim yogurt is slightly thicker, so thin it with a splash of milk if the recipe needs a pourable consistency. The acidity is comparable, so leavening reactions with baking soda will be similar.
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