Ingredient substitution guide
Best substitutes for heirloom cherry tomatoes
Best swap for heirloom cherry tomatoes: Cherry tomatoes, 1:1; less color variety, same size and sweetness.
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 Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes?
The best swap for Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes is Cherry Tomatoes, 1:1; less color variety, same size and sweetness. Another option is Grape Tomatoes, 1:1; firmer flesh, slightly less juicy. The table below also lists Roma Tomatoes, 3 swaps in all.
| Swap | Ratio and notes |
|---|---|
| Cherry tomatoes | 1:1; less color variety, same size and sweetness |
| Grape tomatoes | 1:1; firmer flesh, slightly less juicy |
| Roma tomatoes | dice to similar size; meatier, less sweet How to use it: Use the same weight as the cherry 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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