There are many alternatives to vegetable oil depending on the cooking or baking purpose. Common substitutes include olive oil, avocado oil, coconut oil, butter, applesauce, yogurt, mayonnaise, and ghee. For high-heat cooking, refined avocado oil and refined coconut oil are good choices due to their high smoke points. For baking, options like applesauce, yogurt, and mashed bananas can add moisture with different flavor profiles. Butter adds richness but has a lower smoke point. Mayonnaise and Greek yogurt can also be used for moist baked goods. Some pureed vegetables or fruits like pumpkin, zucchini, or beets work well in baking as well.

Here is a concise list of vegetable oil substitutes:

• Olive oil (good for dressings, sautéing)
• Avocado oil (excellent high-heat option)
• Coconut oil (refined for neutral taste, unrefined adds coconut flavor)
• Butter (rich flavor, lower smoke point)
• Applesauce (moisture, lowers fat content in baking)
• Yogurt (adds creaminess and tang in baked goods)
• Mayonnaise (moist and tender baked goods)
• Ghee (clarified butter with high smoke point)
• Mashed bananas or other fruit purees (baking moisture and sweetness)
• Pureed vegetables like pumpkin or zucchini (baking moisture)

These can be used depending on the recipe needs and whether the cooking involves high heat or baking.