Crushed Tomatoes vs Tomato Sauce

A side-by-side guide to substituting Tomato Sauce for Crushed Tomatoes (or vice versa).

Quick answer

Use 0.75 cup of Tomato Sauce for every 1 cup of Crushed Tomatoes.

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Crushed Tomatoes

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Tomato Sauce

Conversion: Use 75% as much (0.75 cup per 1 cup)

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Notes: Tomato sauce is smoother and more concentrated; use ¾ cup sauce per 1 cup crushed tomatoes. May add a splash of water to match consistency if desired.

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When to use Tomato Sauce instead of Crushed Tomatoes

Tomato sauce is smoother and more concentrated; use ¾ cup sauce per 1 cup crushed tomatoes. May add a splash of water to match consistency if desired. The conversion is use 75% as much (0.75 cup per 1 cup).

Common questions

Can I substitute Tomato Sauce for Crushed Tomatoes?

Yes — Tomato sauce is smoother and more concentrated; use ¾ cup sauce per 1 cup crushed tomatoes. May add a splash of water to match consistency if desired. Ratio: Use 75% as much (0.75 cup per 1 cup).

What's the conversion ratio for Crushed Tomatoes to Tomato Sauce?

Use 75% as much (0.75 cup per 1 cup). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.

Are Crushed Tomatoes and Tomato Sauce interchangeable?

They are similar in most uses, but Tomato sauce is smoother and more concentrated; use ¾ cup sauce per 1 cup crushed tomatoes..

Is Tomato Sauce a better substitute than other options for Crushed Tomatoes?

Tomato Sauce is one of the options SubSwap lists for Crushed Tomatoes. The 'best' choice depends on your recipe — see the full list of Crushed Tomatoes substitutes.

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