Butter Substitute Calculator
1 cup butter (227 g) ≈ ¾ cup oil, 1 cup vegan butter, 1 cup applesauce (lower-fat).
Result
Replace 1 cup butter
4 options
Multiply ratio by 1 cups.
- Vegetable oilcup oil per cup butter (slightly less)0.750 cup
- Vegan butter1:1 stick-for-stick (Earth Balance, Miyoko's)1.000 cup
- Coconut oil1:1 solid; affects flavor1.000 cup
- Applesauce1:1 (lower fat, denser)1.000 cup
Step-by-step
- Pick by role.
- Substitute amount = original cups × ratio.
How to use this calculator
- Enter cups of butter.
- Pick role.
About this calculator
Butter is fat + water (80/20 by mass). Substitutions need to consider fat content + texture role. For baking moisture: oil at ¾ ratio works (oil is 100% fat). For laminated pastry (croissant, pie crust): need solid fat — vegan butter or refrigerated coconut oil. For sauces: oil ¾ ratio or vegan butter 1:1. Avoid using oil in cookies you want to spread (creates dense, greasy result).
Frequently asked
Butter is 80% fat + 20% water. Oil is 100% fat. To match fat: 0.8 × butter cups. Round to ¾.
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