Ingredient substitution guide
Best substitutes for ground tomatoes
Best swap for ground tomatoes: Crushed tomatoes, 1:1; slightly chunkier, drain excess liquid if needed.
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 Ground Tomatoes?
The best swap for Ground Tomatoes is Crushed Tomatoes, 1:1; slightly chunkier, drain excess liquid if needed. Another option is Tomato Puree, 1:1; smoother, slightly more concentrated. The table below also lists Whole Canned Tomatoes (Blended), 3 swaps in all.
| Swap | Ratio and notes |
|---|---|
| Crushed tomatoes | 1:1; slightly chunkier, drain excess liquid if needed |
| Tomato puree | 1:1; smoother, slightly more concentrated |
| Whole canned tomatoes (blended) | blend or crush by hand; 1:1 |
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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