How much does tomato paste cost?
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Tomato paste costs about $0.15 per ounce at typical US grocery prices, or about $2.40 per pound and $0.53 per 100 grams.
Cost of tomato paste in a recipe
What the amounts recipes usually call for cost at $0.15 per ounce.
| Amount | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1 lb | $2.40 |
Recipes that use tomato paste
| Recipe | Amount | Cost of the tomato paste | Share of ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homemade Pepperoni Pizza | 60 g | $0.32 | 3% |
Compared with other canned goods & broth
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Where this price comes from
This is the default price the CrumbCounts catalog uses for tomato paste: a typical US supermarket shelf price for a standard package, converted to a price per ounce. It is an estimate, not a measured average. Brand, store, region and package size all change what you pay, so your own receipts are the most accurate source. Conversions between cups and weight use standard baking densities.
Frequently asked questions
How much does 1 lb of tomato paste cost?
About $2.40, at a typical price of $0.15 per ounce.
How do I work out the cost of tomato paste in a recipe?
Convert the amount the recipe uses into the unit you buy it in, then multiply by the price. At $0.15 per ounce, use your own receipt price if it differs: the free CrumbCounts calculator does the unit conversion for you.
Which recipes use the most tomato paste?
Of the CrumbCounts recipes, Homemade Pepperoni Pizza uses the most: 60 g, about $0.32 per batch (3% of its ingredient cost).
More canned goods & broth prices
- Chicken Stock $0.10 per ounce
- Pumpkin Puree $0.18 per ounce