Instead of serving butter, an healthy alternative is to fill a small condiment dish with extra virgin olive oil for your bread, potatoes or vegetables. To add flavor, try adding a few drops of balsamic vinegar and some Italian spices to the olive oil. See the butter conversion chart below:
| Butter/Margine | Extra Virgin Olive Oil |
| 1 Teaspoon | 3/4 Teaspoon |
| 1 Tablespoon | 2 1/4 Teaspoons |
| 2 Tablespoons | 1 1/2 Tablespoon |
| 1/4 Cup | 3 Tablespoons |
| 1/3 Cup | 1/4 Cup |
| 1/2 Cup | 1/4 Cup plus 2 Tablespoons |
| 2/3 Cup | 1/2 Cup |
| 1 Cup | 3/4 Cup |
