1 tablespoon of Tomato Ketchup = How Many grams?
Conversion Detail: 1 tbsp Tomato Ketchup
Equivalent to ≈ 17 g of tomato ketchup, or in other units:
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Tablespoon | 1.0 tbsp |
| Teaspoon | 3.0 tsp |
| Cup | 0.063 cup |
| Milliliter | 15 ml |
| Gram | 17 g |
About Tomato Ketchup
Note: 'tomato ketchup' has added sugar (~22%). For Italian-style pasta sauce, use unsweetened tomato puree (~30 kcal/100g) instead — different ingredient.
Storage: After opening: refrigerate, use within 2-3 months.
Common uses: fries dipping, burgers, BBQ marinade, stir fry, fried chicken.
Density: 1.1g/ml. Because each ingredient has a different density, volume-to-weight conversion can't use a single generic value for all ingredients.
Other Conversions for Tomato Ketchup
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of tomato ketchup?▾
1 tablespoon of tomato ketchup ≈ 17 grams, based on tomato ketchup density of 1.1 g/ml.
How do I accurately measure tomato ketchup with tablespoon?▾
Note: 'tomato ketchup' has added sugar (~22%). For Italian-style pasta sauce, use unsweetened tomato puree (~30 kcal/100g) instead — different ingredient.
Will the conversion be the same for all brands of tomato ketchup?▾
Results may vary slightly between brands and how loosely or firmly you scoop. The values here use a reference density of 1.1 g/ml from authoritative sources like usda-fdc.
Why does 1 tablespoon of tomato ketchup not weigh the same as other ingredients?▾
Same volume but different density results in different weight. Tomato Ketchup has a density of 1.1 g/ml, so 1 tbsp of tomato ketchup ≠ 1 tbsp of another ingredient by weight.