Ingredient comparisons
Which to use, and how to swap one for the other, side by side.
Baking Essentials
- Baking powder vs Baking soda
- Active dry yeast vs Instant yeast
- Kosher salt vs Table salt
- Espresso powder vs Instant coffee
Chocolate & Cocoa
Dairy & Fats
- Butter vs Vegetable oil
- Cream cheese vs Mascarpone
- Buttermilk vs Milk
- Butter vs Shortening
- Olive oil vs Vegetable oil
- Half-and-half vs Milk
- Plain yogurt vs Sour cream
- Milk vs Soy milk, unsweetened
Flours & Starches
- All-purpose flour vs Bread flour
- All-purpose flour vs Cornstarch
- All-purpose flour vs Cake flour
- All-purpose flour vs Self-rising flour
- All-purpose flour vs Whole wheat flour
- Arrowroot starch vs Cornstarch
- Brown rice flour vs White rice flour
- Rye flour vs Whole wheat flour
Fruits & Vegetables
Grains & Rice
Liquids
Nuts, Seeds & Oats
- Almond butter vs Sunflower seed butter
- Cashew butter vs Peanut butter
- Pecans, chopped vs Walnuts, chopped
- Quick oats vs Rolled oats