Which swap for which job
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking | The mix | Chart ratio. |
Do not substitute here
- Dipping fries. The mix.
Ketchup substitute
Quick answer
For 1 cup of ketchup in cooking, mix 1 cup of tomato sauce, half a cup of sugar and 2 tablespoons of vinegar. Simmer briefly to blend. It works for sauces, meatloaf glaze and chili. It will not taste like a table ketchup straight from the bowl.
How much do you need?
Fractions work: 1 1/2, ¾, 0.5. The amounts below update as you type.
Type a number, like 1 or 1 1/2.
What to use
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Tomato sauce, sugar and vinegar
- Vegan
- Dairy-free
- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Egg-free
- 1 cup 235 ml tomato sauce
- ½ cup 100 g sugar
- 2 tbsp 30 ml vinegar
- Best for
- Cooked dishes.
- What changes
- Thinner and less spiced than ketchup.
- Skip it when
- Dipping.
Diet labels describe the ingredients as normally made. Check packages for gluten and allergens. Some refined sugar is filtered with bone char, which matters if you eat vegan.
Questions
Can I use tomato paste?
No chart gives a ratio.
Sources
- Utah State University Extension, List of Ingredient Substitutions for Cooking and Baking
- University of Nebraska–Lincoln Food, Ingredient Substitutions
- K-State Research and Extension, Ingredient Substitutions (L730, 2012)
- Colorado State University Extension, Ingredient Substitutions (Fact Sheet 9.329)
Ratios come from these sources, in our words. Where they disagree, we say so or pick the amount that matches tested results. Ratios are a starting point. Taste and adjust.
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