Substitutions & Special Diets Calculators
16 free calculators for Substitutions & Special Diets.
Baking Powder Substitute
What to use instead of baking powder, with exact amounts.
Baking Soda Substitute
What to use instead of baking soda, with exact amounts.
Butter Substitute Calculator
Butter is about 80% fat plus water and milk solids, so a straight oil swap needs a slightly smaller amount. Enter how much butter your recipe calls for to...
Buttermilk Substitute Calculator
No buttermilk in the fridge? You can mimic its acidity and thickness with a few pantry staples. Enter how much buttermilk your recipe needs to get exact...
Cake Flour Substitute
How to make cake flour from all-purpose flour and cornstarch, with exact amounts.
Cream Cheese Substitute Calculator
Cream cheese's tang and firmness can be matched a few different ways depending on whether you're spreading it, baking with it, or making frosting. Enter the...
Egg Substitute Calculator
Eggs do three different jobs in a recipe — binding, leavening, and moisture — and not every substitute covers all three. Enter how many eggs...
Evaporated Milk Substitute Calculator
Evaporated milk is just regular milk with about 60% of its water removed. Enter how much evaporated milk your recipe calls for to see both homemade methods.
Flour & Leavener Substitution Calculator
Exact amounts to substitute baking powder, baking soda, cake flour, or self-rising flour.
Heavy Cream Substitute Calculator
Heavy cream's high fat content is what makes it rich and (when whipped) stable. Enter how much heavy cream you need to see substitute amounts for cooking,...
Milk Substitute Calculator
Most plant-based milks swap in for dairy milk at a simple 1:1 ratio, but they don't all behave identically in every recipe. Enter how much milk you need.
Self-Rising Flour Substitute
How to make self-rising flour from all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Sour Cream Substitute Calculator
Sour cream's tang and thickness can be matched a few different ways depending on whether you're baking, cooking, or topping a dish. Enter the amount your...
Sugar Substitute Calculator
Sweeteners vary hugely in sweetness and moisture, so a straight cup-for-cup swap doesn't always work. Enter the amount of white sugar your recipe calls for.
Vegan Gelatin Substitute Calculator
Agar agar is a plant-based setting agent, but it isn't a 1:1 swap for gelatin — it sets significantly firmer, so you need less of it. Enter the amount...
Whipped Cream Substitute Calculator
Getting real volume and stability without dairy takes the right base and a little technique. Enter how much whipped cream your recipe or dessert needs.