Ingredient substitution guide
Best substitutes for grape tomatoes
Best swap for grape tomatoes: Cherry 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 Grape Tomatoes?
Grape Tomatoes and Cherry Tomatoes are the same ingredient under different names, so swap one for the other 1:1. Another option is Roma Tomatoes, chop into small pieces; less sweet. The table below also lists Plum Tomatoes, 3 swaps in all.
| Swap | Ratio and notes |
|---|---|
| Cherry tomatoes | Same thing, different name. Use it 1:1. |
| Roma tomatoes | chop into small pieces; less sweet How to use it: Use the same weight as the grape tomatoes. |
| Plum tomatoes | chop or quarter; meatier texture How to use it: Use the same weight as the grape tomatoes. |
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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