Smetana (Eastern European Sour Cream) vs Greek yogurt
A side-by-side guide to substituting Greek yogurt for Smetana (Eastern European Sour Cream) (or vice versa).
Use 0.8 cup of Greek yogurt for every 1 cup of Smetana (Eastern European Sour Cream).
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Smetana (Eastern European Sour Cream)
Base unit: cup
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Greek yogurt
Conversion: Use 80% as much (0.8 cup per 1 cup)
Tags: low-calorie
Notes: Thicker and more tangy; reduce quantity slightly and thin with milk if needed for baking. Works well in soups and dollops.
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Thicker and more tangy; reduce quantity slightly and thin with milk if needed for baking. Works well in soups and dollops. The conversion is use 80% as much (0.8 cup per 1 cup).
Common questions
Yes — Thicker and more tangy; reduce quantity slightly and thin with milk if needed for baking. Works well in soups and dollops. Ratio: Use 80% as much (0.8 cup per 1 cup).
Use 80% as much (0.8 cup per 1 cup). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.
They are similar in most uses, but Thicker and more tangy; reduce quantity slightly and thin with milk if needed for baking..
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