margarine substitutes

11 substitutes · avg score 5.2 · Solid spread made from vegetable oils, water, and emulsifiers, often fortified, with a mild buttery flavor. Used as a butter substitute for spreading, baking, and cooking.

quick swaps (averaged across uses)

01

Coconut Oil

6.7
1 cup : 1 cup

Dairy-free, solid at room temp, slight coconut taste

02

Olive Oil

6.7
3/4 cup : 1 cup

Use less, best for savory baking and cooking

03

Whipped Butter

6.7
3 tbsp : 2 tbsp

Reduce amount, whipped is aerated

04

Ghee

6.7
1 cup : 1 cup

Richer flavor, no water content so reduce by 1 tbsp

05

Avocado Oil

6.7
3/4 cup : 1 cup

Neutral taste, use 3/4 cup; best for moist cakes

06

Salted Butter

5.0
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Dairy-free, add pinch of salt

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