Yogurt, vaniglia, magro: quanti grammi in un cucchiaino?

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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.