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Avocado Oil
10.0best for cooking1 cup : 1 cup
High smoke point, excellent for stir-frying
10.0
peanut oil substitute
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Cooking with peanut oil on the stovetop hits the sweet spot of high smoke point (450°F refined) and clean flavor — ideal for stir-fry, sauté, and sear work at 350-425°F. Its balanced fatty-acid profile (48% monounsaturated, 33% polyunsaturated, 18% saturated) resists oxidation during 2-3 minute sears and 5-minute stir-fries. Substitutes here are judged on smoke point headroom above pan temperature, oxidative stability over multiple-pan-pass reuse, and whether their flavor stays clean under high-heat aromatic work like garlic and ginger.
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Avocado oil subs 1:1 in stovetop cooking with a 520°F smoke point — 70°F higher than peanut oil. Holds up to 450°F searing with no smoke. Slight grassy-butter flavor under high heat, but mostly reads neutral. Monounsaturated-dominant (70%) profile gives excellent oxidative stability through 3-4 stir-fry passes without turning bitter.
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Grapeseed Oil
10.0best for cooking1 cup : 1 cup
Neutral high smoke point, good for frying
10.0
adjustment for cooking
Grapeseed oil subs 1:1 with a 420°F smoke point — slightly below peanut's 450°F. Keep pan under 400°F for comfortable margin. Very clean flavor, lighter on the palate than peanut oil. Polyunsaturated-heavy (70%) so oxidizes in the bottle faster; once opened, use within 3-4 months for best cook performance.
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Olive Oil
10.0best for cooking1 cup : 1 cup
Neutral for frying, higher smoke point
10.0
adjustment for cooking
Olive oil (refined or light) subs 1:1 at stovetop heat with a 390-460°F smoke point depending on refinement. Extra-virgin smokes at 375°F — stay under 350°F pan heat to avoid the bitter burnt-oil taste. Flavor contribution is grassy-peppery, not neutral like peanut oil. Best for Mediterranean-leaning cook, not Asian-style stir-fry.
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Sunflower Oil
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Neutral flavor, good for frying
6.7
adjustment for this dish
Sunflower oil subs 1:1 with a 450°F smoke point matching peanut oil. Neutral flavor, same as refined peanut oil. Holds up to stir-fry and sauté work at 400°F. High-oleic versions (82% monounsaturated) store longer than standard sunflower; standard oxidizes after 3-6 months at pantry temperature.
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Canola Oil
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Neutral flavor, widely available
6.7
adjustment for this dish
Canola oil subs 1:1 with a 400°F smoke point — 50°F below peanut oil. Keep pan under 375°F for best results. Neutral flavor, 63% monounsaturated, affordable and widely available. Good for general sautéing and pan-searing but not ideal for the highest-heat wok work where peanut oil's 450°F shines.
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Vegetable Oil
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Most accessible swap, works for all cooking
6.7
adjustment for this dish
Vegetable oil subs 1:1 with a typical 400-450°F smoke point depending on the blend. Neutral flavor matches refined peanut oil for aromatic work. Economical and widely available. Check the bottle for specific oil origins; pure soybean runs to 450°F, while blends with canola average 400°F and prefer 350-375°F sauté heat.
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Safflower Oil
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Light neutral flavor, high heat tolerant
6.7
adjustment for this dish
Safflower oil subs 1:1 at stovetop heat with a 450°F smoke point matching peanut oil. Neutral flavor. High-oleic versions store 6-12 months without rancidity; standard safflower goes rancid within 3-4 months after opening. Excellent for stir-fry, sauté, and pan-sear where peanut oil's clean flavor profile is the target.
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Soybean Oil
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Similar smoke point, widely available
6.7
adjustment for this dish
Soybean oil subs 1:1 at stovetop with a 450°F smoke point matching peanut oil. Near-neutral flavor. Polyunsaturated-heavy (58%) profile means faster oxidation in the pan — expect the oil to darken and smell off after 4-5 reuse cycles. Fresh soybean oil at 400°F sears cleanly without smoke for 2-3 minute stir-fry passes.
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Corn Oil
10.01 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Good for frying, slight nutty taste
10.0
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Rice Bran Oil
10.01 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Great for stir-fry and deep frying
10.0
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Coconut Oil
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Use refined for neutral taste at high heat
6.7
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Sesame Oil
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Strong flavor, best for Asian dishes in small amounts
6.7