Ingredient substitution guide
Best substitutes for multicolor cherry tomatoes
Best swap for multicolor cherry tomatoes: Red cherry tomatoes, 1:1; loses color variety, same flavor profile.
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 Multicolor Cherry Tomatoes?
The best swap for Multicolor Cherry Tomatoes is Red Cherry Tomatoes, 1:1; loses color variety, same flavor profile. Another option is Grape Tomatoes, 1:1; slightly meatier, less juicy. The table below also lists Small Heirloom Tomatoes, 3 swaps in all.
| Swap | Ratio and notes |
|---|---|
| Red cherry tomatoes | 1:1; loses color variety, same flavor profile |
| Grape tomatoes | 1:1; slightly meatier, less juicy |
| Small heirloom tomatoes | halve if large; similar sweet-acidic flavor |
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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