Ingredient substitution guide
Best substitutes for baby purple potatoes
Best swap for baby purple potatoes: Fingerling potatoes, 1:1; similar size and waxy texture, yellow flesh.
How we checked this: these swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes, and their ratios follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than one published chart. For exact amounts on many common swaps, see the NDSU and Colorado State University extension tables listed below. Editorial policy
What can I use instead of Baby Purple Potatoes?
The best swap for Baby Purple Potatoes is Fingerling Potatoes, 1:1; similar size and waxy texture, yellow flesh. Another option is Small Red Potatoes, 1:1; waxy, holds shape well; no purple color. The table below also lists Yukon Gold Potatoes, 3 swaps in all.
| Swap | Ratio and notes |
|---|---|
| Fingerling potatoes | 1:1; similar size and waxy texture, yellow flesh |
| Small red potatoes | 1:1; waxy, holds shape well; no purple color |
| Yukon Gold potatoes | cut to similar size; buttery texture, cooks similarly How to use it: Use the same weight. |
Source and limits
These swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes to your kitchen, last updated . We remove swaps known to be unsafe, but not every swap has been tested in a kitchen, and a swap is cooking guidance, not an allergen or nutrition equivalent. Check labels and what the recipe needs before substituting.
The ratios and usage notes follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than a single published chart. These two university extension tables list exact amounts for many common swaps:
- Ingredient Substitutions (FN198), NDSU Extension (opens in a new tab)
- Ingredient Substitutions (9.329), Colorado State University Extension (opens in a new tab)
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