Ingredient swap
Butter vs Coconut Oil
Butter has 0.9 g protein and 717 calories per 100 g; coconut oil has 0 g and 892. They behave similarly in recipes.
How to swap
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of butter (227 g) ≈ 1 cup of coconut oil.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Butter | Coconut Oil |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 717 better | 892 |
| Protein | 0.9 gbetter | 0 g |
| Carbs | 0.1 g | 0 gbetter |
| Fat | 81.1 g | 99 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0.1 g | 0 gbetter |
| Sodium | 11 mg | 0 mgbetter |
| 1 cup weighs | 227 g | 218 g |
"Better" means more protein or fiber, or fewer calories, carbs, sugar or salt. Fat is not scored.
Macros per 100 g
Common questions
Can I use coconut oil instead of butter?
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of butter (227 g) ≈ 1 cup of coconut oil.
Which has more protein?
Butter, with 0.9 g per 100 g versus 0 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Butter, with 717 calories per 100 g.