Yogurt, Plain, Whole Milk: How Many Grams in a Cup?
Plain whole milk yogurt is produced by culturing whole milk with live bacteria (Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus) until it thickens and acidifies. At 1.036 g/ml, it is slightly denser than the milk it was made from (1.031 g/ml) — fermentation slightly increases the density by consuming some lactose and producing lactic acid. A cup weighs approximately 245 g; a tablespoon weighs about 15.3 g. Unlike Greek yogurt (which is strained to remove whey and becomes denser — typically 1.05–1.10 g/ml), regular whole milk yogurt retains its liquid whey and pours almost like a thick liquid. Used in marinades, dressings, dips, baked goods, and as a base for tzatziki and raita.
Reference table
Yogurt, Plain, Whole 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 is plain whole milk yogurt different from Greek yogurt in terms of density?
- Regular whole milk yogurt (1.036 g/ml, ~245 g/cup) is less dense than Greek yogurt, which is strained to remove most of the liquid whey — resulting in a much thicker product at approximately 1.05–1.10 g/ml (roughly 250–260 g/cup). If your recipe specifies Greek yogurt, do not assume regular yogurt will yield the same weight per cup.
- Can I substitute plain whole milk yogurt for buttermilk by weight in baking?
- They have similar densities (yogurt 1.036 g/ml vs. buttermilk 1.036 g/ml) and both are acidic, so weight-for-weight they are structurally compatible in baking. Thin yogurt by adding 2–3 tablespoons of water per cup to match buttermilk's viscosity. The fermentation by-products are similar, so leavening reactions with baking soda work comparably.
- Does the yogurt temperature affect its weight per cup?
- Negligibly. Cold yogurt is slightly more viscous and may pack marginally more firmly into a measuring cup, but the density difference between refrigerator temperature (4°C) and room temperature (20°C) is less than 0.5% for yogurt — under 1 g per cup. For precision baking, use a scale regardless of temperature.
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