Margarine vs Canola Oil

A side-by-side guide to substituting Canola Oil for Margarine (or vice versa).

Quick answer

Use 0.75 cup of Canola Oil for every 1 cup of Margarine.

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Margarine

Base unit: cup

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Canola Oil

Conversion: Use 75% as much (0.75 cup per 1 cup)

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Notes: Use 3/4 cup per 1 cup margarine. Works well in baking and frying; results may be slightly denser in baked goods.

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When to use Canola Oil instead of Margarine

Use 3/4 cup per 1 cup margarine. Works well in baking and frying; results may be slightly denser in baked goods. The conversion is use 75% as much (0.75 cup per 1 cup).

Common questions

Can I substitute Canola Oil for Margarine?

Yes — Use 3/4 cup per 1 cup margarine. Works well in baking and frying; results may be slightly denser in baked goods. Ratio: Use 75% as much (0.75 cup per 1 cup).

What's the conversion ratio for Margarine to Canola Oil?

Use 75% as much (0.75 cup per 1 cup). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.

Are Margarine and Canola Oil interchangeable?

They are similar in most uses, but Use 3/4 cup per 1 cup margarine..

Is Canola Oil a better substitute than other options for Margarine?

Canola Oil is one of the options SubSwap lists for Margarine. The 'best' choice depends on your recipe — see the full list of Margarine substitutes.

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