Tips for Tomato Equivalents

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Tomato Equivalents

Fresh peeled plum tomatoes::

2 1/2 pounds tomatoes = 3 cups chopped
and drained fresh tomatoes

OR 2 1/2 cups chopped and cooked
tomatoes,

OR 2 1/2 cups canned tomatoes in
puree or juice.


1 (35-oz) can = 4 cups undrained

OR 2 1/2 to 3 cups drained tomatoes.


1 (28-oz) can = 3 cups undrained

OR 2 to 2 1/2 cups drained tomatoes.


1 (16-oz) can = 2 cups drained tomatoes

OR 1 cup undrained tomatoes.


25 to 30 cherry tomatoes = 2 cups chopped tomatoes.


~~~~~ Canned, crushed or chopped tomatoes:


1 (28-oz) can equals 3 cups tomatoes

1 (6-oz) can tomato paste equals 3/4 cup