01
2% Milkfat Milk
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Barely noticeable difference; 1:1 swap in any recipe, slightly more body in sauces
10.0
1% fat milk substitutes
4 substitutes · avg score 9.2 · 1% fat milk — low-fat cow's milk with about 1% milkfat. Used as a drinking milk and in recipes where less fat is wanted, such as lighter sauces, smoothies, and baked goods.
quick swaps (averaged across uses)
02
Skim Milk
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Thinner body and less richness; add a pat of butter to cream soups to compensate for lost fat
10.0
03
Whole Milk
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Slightly richer mouthfeel; no recipe adjustment needed, just expect a bit more creaminess in sauces
10.0
04
Soy Milk
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Plant-based with mild bean flavor; froths less, so whisk vigorously for lattes and hot cocoa
6.7