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Vegetable oil substitutes

Tested swaps for vegetable oil, with ratios and sources.

Equal melted butter^A — adds a slight butter flavor and richness (King Arthur Baking)
← Butter converter
Equal light olive oil, canola, or sunflower oil — flavor-neutral within the oil family
Avoid extra-virgin olive oil unless the recipe is savory; the peppery flavor carries through baked goods.
← Olive oil converter

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Measure substitutes by weight where you can. The Vegetable oil converter gives the grams.

Note: our substitutions are direct, not chained — we don't recommend substituting a substitute.