How Much Vegetable Oil to Substitute for Coconut Oil
Works for baking, sauteing, and frying. Vegetable Oil brings a noticeably different flavor than Coconut Oil.
How much vegetable oil equals one Coconut Oil?
Use 1 cup Vegetable Oil per cup of Coconut Oil
Health notes
Compared with Coconut Oil, Vegetable Oil has: less saturated fat (15.3g vs 82.5g per 100g in Coconut Oil).
Using vegetable oil as a coconut oil substitute in baking
1:1 swap; batter stays moist but loses any coconut aroma.
Other cooking methods
- Sauteing
1:1; higher smoke point handles higher heat than coconut oil.
- Frying
1:1; crisps well and won't add coconut flavor to the food.
- Slow Cook
1:1; adds fat without any coconut character.
- Grilling
1:1; brush on for even browning without added flavor.
- Raw Cold
1:1 in dressings where a neutral fat is wanted.
Methods to avoid (2)
- Steaming
Not recommended: oil won't emulsify or add anything in steam.
- Drinks
Not recommended: oil doesn't mix into drinks.
FAQ
- Can I substitute vegetable oil for Coconut Oil in baking?
Yes. 1:1 swap; batter stays moist but loses any coconut aroma. Not recommended: oil won't emulsify or add anything in steam.
- How much vegetable oil to use as a coconut oil substitute?
Neutral, loses the coconut note entirely; add coconut extract if you want it back.
- How does the flavor change when substituting Vegetable Oil for Coconut Oil?
Vegetable oil brings a noticeably different flavor than coconut oil.
- How does texture change when substituting Vegetable Oil for Coconut Oil?
Vegetable oil very similar frying and baking texture, but stays liquid and won't set solid like coconut oil.
- What else should I know about substituting Vegetable Oil for Coconut Oil?
For frying, sauteing, grilling, and everyday baking, use vegetable oil 1:1 in place of coconut oil. Expect the same moisture and browning but no coconut aroma at all. Skip steaming and drinks since oil won't blend into either. It also won't turn solid at room temperature, so raw desserts needing set fat may need rethinking.
- What still works when substituting Vegetable Oil for Coconut Oil?
Vegetable oil still works as a fat and flavor carrier.
- What won't work when substituting Vegetable Oil for Coconut Oil?
Vegetable oil won't work as a texture.
- How well does Vegetable Oil match Coconut Oil?
Vegetable oil is okay on structure, strong on heat, and stretch on flavor.
- How does nutrition compare per 100g when substituting Vegetable Oil for Coconut Oil?
Vegetable oil has about x5 fewer sat. fat. Overall, calories, fat, and protein are similar.
- How do the flavor notes shift when substituting Vegetable Oil for Coconut Oil?
The flavor shifts toward less sweet notes.