Yogurt, Vanilla, Non-Fat: How Many Grams in a Cup?
Vanilla non-fat yogurt is a fat-free cultured dairy product with a density of 1.036 g/ml, identical to its low-fat counterpart because the removed fat is offset by higher protein and sugar concentrations. One US cup weighs approximately 245 g and one tablespoon about 15.3 g. Its thick, spoonable texture and sweet vanilla taste make it popular as a base for parfaits, frozen yogurt bark, muffin batters, and as a fat-free binding agent in cake recipes. Weighing non-fat yogurt ensures that the moisture it contributes to batters remains consistent across batches.
Quick convert
- US cup = 236.588 mL
- 1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
- 1 tsp = 4.929 mL
Reference table
| Cups | g |
|---|---|
| 0.3 | 61 |
| 0.5 | 123 |
| 0.8 | 184 |
| 1.0 | 245 |
| 1.5 | 368 |
| 2.0 | 490 |
FAQ
- Why does vanilla non-fat yogurt have the same density as low-fat yogurt?
- Removing fat (0.93 g/ml, lighter than water) actually increases density, but manufacturers add more milk solids and sometimes more sugar to compensate for flavor loss. These additions keep the density at 1.036 g/ml, virtually identical to the low-fat version. The gram weight per cup remains about 245 g for both.
- Is vanilla non-fat yogurt a good substitute for oil in baking by weight?
- It can replace oil at a 1:1 gram ratio in quick breads and muffins, but the results differ because non-fat yogurt (1.036 g/ml) is denser and water-based while oil is lighter (0.92 g/ml) and fat-based. Expect a denser, more tender crumb with slightly more tang from the yogurt's lactic acid.
- How does the vanilla flavoring in non-fat yogurt affect recipe sweetness?
- Commercial vanilla non-fat yogurt typically contains 15-20 g of added sugar per 170 g serving. When using it in baking, reduce the recipe's sugar by about 10-15% to avoid over-sweetening, and account for the vanilla flavor already present before adding additional vanilla extract.