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What is Yogurt?

A dairy product made from whole or low/nonfat milk combined with a special bacteria that causes the milk to thicken.  The resulting product has a tart flavor. Yogurt has been produced for thousands of years and was originally made as a way to preserve milk.

Today yogurt is available in countless varieties from plain, full fat, low fat and nonfat as well as a myriad of flavors some made with sugar and some sugar free.  Aside from being a good breakfast or snack food yogurt can be used as a substitute for sour cream in sauces and dips.  It is also used as a general cooking ingredient.

Substitute for Yogurt

Per cup yogurt substitute 1 cup sour cream OR buttermilk (for baking) or mayonnaise for dips

Equivalents

3 cups yogurt = 1 cup yogurt "cheese"

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Nutrition Information For Yogurt

Serving Size
1 cup (8 fl oz)
 
Calories
149
Calories from Fat
72
 
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g
10%
Saturated Fat 5g
10%
Cholesterol 32mg
10%
Sodium 113mg
0%
Potassium
380g
10%
Total Carbohydrate 11g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Sugars 11g
Protein 9g
20%
 
Vitamin A  0% • Vitamin C  0%
Calcium  0% • Iron  0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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