Margarine vs Oil
A side-by-side guide to substituting Oil for Margarine (or vice versa).
Use 0.75 cup of Oil for every 1 cup of Margarine.
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Oil
Conversion: Use 75% as much (0.75 cup per 1 cup)
Tags: commonvegandairy-free
Notes: Use 3/4 cup oil per 1 cup margarine since oil is denser and has no water content. Best for cakes, cookies, and frying.
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Use 3/4 cup oil per 1 cup margarine since oil is denser and has no water content. Best for cakes, cookies, and frying. The conversion is use 75% as much (0.75 cup per 1 cup).
Common questions
Yes — Use 3/4 cup oil per 1 cup margarine since oil is denser and has no water content. Best for cakes, cookies, and frying. Ratio: Use 75% as much (0.75 cup per 1 cup).
Use 75% as much (0.75 cup per 1 cup). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.
They are similar in most uses, but Use 3/4 cup oil per 1 cup margarine since oil is denser and has no water content..
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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