Ingredient substitution guide
Best substitutes for chopped tomatoes
Best swap for chopped tomatoes: Canned diced tomatoes. Same thing, different name. Use it 1:1.
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 Chopped Tomatoes?
Chopped Tomatoes and Canned Diced Tomatoes are the same ingredient under different names, so swap one for the other 1:1. Another option is Fresh Tomatoes, chop and use 1:1; add a splash of water if recipe is cooked. The table below also lists Crushed Tomatoes, 3 swaps in all.
| Swap | Ratio and notes |
|---|---|
| Canned diced tomatoes | Same thing, different name. Use it 1:1. |
| Fresh tomatoes | chop and use 1:1; add a splash of water if recipe is cooked How to use it: About three medium tomatoes replace one 16-ounce can. |
| Crushed tomatoes | 1:1; texture is smoother |
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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