heavy cream or full-fat greek yogurt: Which has fewer calories?

Q: heavy cream or full-fat greek yogurt: Which has fewer calories?

full-fat greek yogurt: 97 vs 221 kcal / 100 g (source TACO/USDA). Keeps the creaminess in stroganoff, sauces and desserts with far less fat and several times more protein. In hot dishes stir off the heat so it does not split.

more protein+7.5g/100g

Swap heavy cream
for full-fat greek yogurt

Keeps the creaminess in stroganoff, sauces and desserts with far less fat and several times more protein. In hot dishes stir off the heat so it does not split.

Side by side (per 100 g)

Both options’ macros with TACO/USDA sourcing. The difference is shown neutrally — the real win is in the badge above.

01heavy cream221 kcal/100g

02full-fat greek yogurt97 kcal/100g

per 100 g	heavy cream	full-fat greek yogurt	difference
Calories	221	97	−124
Protein●	1.5g	9g	+7.5g
Carbs	4.5g	4g	−0.5g
Fiber	0g	0g	=
Sugar	2.9g	4g	+1.1g
Fat	22.5g	5g	−17.5g

source: TACO · TACO/USDA

What changes in flavor and texture

heavy creamfull-fat greek yogurt

Flavor

Sweetness

Acidity

Umami

Richness

Texture

Creaminess

See the ingredient: heavy cream See the ingredient: full-fat greek yogurt

Where to make this swap

Classics that use the original ingredient — clone any one and make the swap in your version.

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