Lower-Calorie Alternative to Vegetable Oil

Unsweetened Applesauce saves about 1800 calories per cup compared to Vegetable Oil, at a 1.0:1 ratio by volume.

Vegetable Oil (cups)

Amount called for in recipe — used at the same amount by volume

Calories (Vegetable Oil)

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Calories (Unsweetened Applesauce)

Good to know: A direct 1:1 swap in most quick breads, muffins, and cakes. The finished texture will be slightly denser and more moist than with oil.

Vegetable Oil (cups)	Unsweetened Applesauce (grams)	Calories Saved

Common questions

What is the best lower-calorie alternative to Vegetable Oil?

Unsweetened Applesauce is the closest lower-calorie alternative to Vegetable Oil, used at a 1.0:1 ratio by volume.

Does substituting Unsweetened Applesauce change the result?

A direct 1:1 swap in most quick breads, muffins, and cakes. The finished texture will be slightly denser and more moist than with oil.