Ingredient substitution guide

Best substitutes for mayonnaise

Best swap for mayonnaise: Greek yogurt (full-fat), 1:1; tangier and lighter - best in cold applications; contains milk.

How we checked this: these swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes, and their ratios follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than one published chart. For exact amounts on many common swaps, see the NDSU and Colorado State University extension tables listed below. Editorial policy

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What can I use instead of Mayonnaise?

The best swap for Mayonnaise is Greek Yogurt (Full-Fat), 1:1; tangier and lighter - best in cold applications; contains milk. Another option is Sour Cream, 1:1; tangier, slightly thinner; contains milk. The table below also lists Avocado (Mashed), 3 swaps in all.

All 3 swaps for mayonnaise, best first.
Swap	Ratio and notes
Greek yogurt (full-fat)	1:1; tangier and lighter - best in cold applications; contains milk How to use it: In salads and dressings, swap all of the mayonnaise, or use half yogurt and half mayonnaise.
Sour cream	1:1; tangier, slightly thinner; contains milk How to use it: In salads and dressings it can replace all of the mayonnaise or just part of it.
Avocado (mashed)	1:1 by volume; adds green color and richness, no tang

Source and limits

These swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes to your kitchen, last updated November 3, 2026. We remove swaps known to be unsafe, but not every swap has been tested in a kitchen, and a swap is cooking guidance, not an allergen or nutrition equivalent. Check labels and what the recipe needs before substituting.

The ratios and usage notes follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than a single published chart. These two university extension tables list exact amounts for many common swaps:

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