# Vinegars: are Cider and White interchangeable?
**URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vinegars-are-cider-and-white-interchangeable/197619
**Category:** Factual Questions
**Created:** [August 25, 2003, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vinegars-are-cider-and-white-interchangeable/197619 "2003-08-25T23:04:26Z")
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### Author:  [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)
#### Post date: [August 25, 2003, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vinegars-are-cider-and-white-interchangeable/197619/1 "2003-08-25T23:04:26Z")
In cooking, I mean. If the recipe calls for 3 T. of cider vinegar, and you’re out, can you substitute 3 T. of white vinegar? Or are they of different ‘strengths’ and you should add more or less?
For that matter, how about wine vinegar? I understand it might turn your white upside-down cake into a pink upside-down cake, but would it rise properly and taste the same?
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### Author:  [@Shiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shiva)
#### Post date: [August 25, 2003, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vinegars-are-cider-and-white-interchangeable/197619/2 "2003-08-25T23:36:32Z")
Same strength, it’s just the flavors that differ.
That applies to the commercialy made vinegars in my pantry anyway. They’re all diluted to 5% acidity. YMMV.
Good luck with the pink cake!
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### Author:  [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)
#### Post date: [August 25, 2003, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vinegars-are-cider-and-white-interchangeable/197619/3 "2003-08-25T23:47:29Z")
Thanks, **Shiva**! Off to make pickled veggies…