Mayonnaise Substitutes

Out of mayonnaise? These are the swaps that actually work, with conversion ratios for any recipe size and notes on how each one changes the result.

Need to convert mayonnaise between cups, grams, or ounces first? Open the mayonnaise converter.

What to use instead of mayonnaise

  • Greek Yoghurt

    Ingredient swap

    1 cup mayonnaise = 1 cup Greek yoghurt

    Greek yoghurt swaps 1:1 by volume for mayonnaise and brings a tangier, lighter result with far more protein and less fat. It weighs a little more per cup (260 g vs 230 g). It works in slaws, dips, and dressings, and lightens potato or egg salad while keeping it thick and creamy.

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  • Sour Cream

    Ingredient swap

    1 cup mayonnaise = 1 cup sour cream

    Sour cream swaps 1:1 for mayonnaise with a tangier taste and similar richness (250 g vs 230 g per cup). Use it in dressings, dips, and chocolate cake batters where mayonnaise adds moisture; expect a little more tang and a slightly looser texture in dressings or a creamier crumb in cake.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can I substitute for mayonnaise?
There are 2 workable substitutes for mayonnaise, depending on what you have on hand and which property of mayonnaise matters most for your recipe. The closest swap is usually 1 cup mayonnaise = 1 cup Greek yoghurt. Each option below lists the conversion ratio for any recipe size, plus notes on how the swap changes the texture, flavour, rise, or browning.
Will substituting mayonnaise change how my recipe turns out?
Yes, every swap trades one property for another: fat content, moisture, acidity, or protein. The notes on each substitute describe what changes in texture, flavour, rise, or browning, so you can choose the swap that matters least for your recipe. Open the mayonnaise converter
How do I measure mayonnaise accurately?
Weighing in grams is more reliable than scooping cups, especially when a substitute has a different density from what the recipe expects. The mayonnaise converter on this site converts between cups, grams, ounces, tablespoons, and teaspoons, so you can scale a recipe up or down without losing the ratio. Open the mayonnaise converter

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