Olive oil vs Vegetable oil

A side-by-side guide to substituting Vegetable oil for Olive oil (or vice versa).

Quick answer

Vegetable oil works as a 1:1 swap for Olive oil in most recipes.

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Olive oil

Base unit: cup

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Vegetable oil

Conversion: 1:1 substitution (use the same amount)

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Notes: 1:1 swap. Completely neutral flavor. Works in any recipe that uses olive oil for fat rather than flavor.

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When to use Vegetable oil instead of Olive oil

1:1 swap. Completely neutral flavor. Works in any recipe that uses olive oil for fat rather than flavor. The conversion is 1:1 substitution (use the same amount).

Common questions

Can I substitute Vegetable oil for Olive oil?

Yes — 1:1 swap. Completely neutral flavor. Works in any recipe that uses olive oil for fat rather than flavor. Ratio: 1:1 substitution (use the same amount).

What's the conversion ratio for Olive oil to Vegetable oil?

1:1 substitution (use the same amount). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.

Are Olive oil and Vegetable oil interchangeable?

They are similar in most uses, but 1:1 swap..

Is Vegetable oil a better substitute than other options for Olive oil?

Vegetable oil is one of the options SubSwap lists for Olive oil. The 'best' choice depends on your recipe — see the full list of Olive oil substitutes.

Looking for more Olive oil substitutes beyond Vegetable oil?

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