Ingredient swap
Heavy Cream vs Plain Yogurt
Heavy Cream has 2.8 g protein and 340 calories per 100 g; plain yogurt has 3.5 g and 61. They behave similarly in recipes.
How to swap
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of heavy cream (238 g) ≈ 1 cup of plain yogurt.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Heavy Cream | Plain Yogurt |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 340 | 61 better |
| Protein | 2.8 g | 3.5 gbetter |
| Carbs | 2.7 gbetter | 4.7 g |
| Fat | 36.1 g | 3.3 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugar | 2.9 gbetter | 4.7 g |
| Sodium | 27 mgbetter | 46 mg |
| 1 cup weighs | 238 g | 245 g |
"Better" means more protein or fiber, or fewer calories, carbs, sugar or salt. Fat is not scored.
Macros per 100 g
Common questions
Can I use plain yogurt instead of heavy cream?
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of heavy cream (238 g) ≈ 1 cup of plain yogurt.
Which has more protein?
Plain Yogurt, with 3.5 g per 100 g versus 2.8 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Plain Yogurt, with 61 calories per 100 g.