How many grams in a cup of tomato paste?

The short answer first, then a table for every common measure and how to fill your cup so the numbers match.

Quick answer

1 US cup of tomato paste weighs about

262 g
Metric cup (250 mL)277 g
1 tablespoon16.4 g
1 teaspoon5.5 g

Cups of tomato paste to grams

CupsUS cupMetric cup
¼ cup66 g69 g
⅓ cup87 g92 g
½ cup131 g138 g
⅔ cup175 g185 g
¾ cup197 g208 g
1 cup262 g277 g
2 cups524 g554 g

Grams of tomato paste to cups

100 g0.382 cup
250 g0.954 cup
500 g1 ⅞ cups

US cups.

Measure it right

  1. 1Oil the cupA thin film of oil helps it slide out.
  2. 2Fill to the rimFill the cup and level it with a spatula.
  3. 3Scrape it outUse a spatula to get every bit into the bowl.

Nutrition

PerCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 US cup21511.3 g49.5 g1.2 g
100 g824.3 g18.9 g0.5 g
See calories and macros →

Common questions

Which cup size does my recipe use?

US recipes use 236.6 mL. Many Arab, UK and Australian recipes use a 250 mL metric cup, which holds about 277 g of tomato paste.

Is it better to weigh tomato paste?

Yes. A cup can hold more or less depending on how you fill it. A kitchen scale gives the same result every time.

Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy #170459 (1 cup = 262 g). Values are approximate.