Ingredient substitution guide
Best substitutes for Roma tomato
Best swap for Roma tomato: Plum tomato. 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 Roma Tomato?
Roma Tomato and Plum Tomato are the same ingredient under different names, so swap one for the other 1:1. Another option is Vine Tomato, 1:1; juicier - drain excess liquid for sauces. The table below also lists Canned Diced Tomatoes, Canned San Marzano Tomatoes and Cherry Tomatoes, 5 swaps in all.
| Swap | Ratio and notes |
|---|---|
| Plum tomato | Same thing, different name. Use it 1:1. |
| Vine tomato | 1:1; juicier - drain excess liquid for sauces |
| Canned diced tomatoes | use 1/4 cup per tomato; drain well |
| Canned San Marzano tomatoes | one 28 oz can stands in for 8 to 10 fresh roma tomatoes in cooked sauces |
| Cherry tomatoes | halved, 1:1 by weight in salads and quick sautés; sweeter and juicier |
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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