how many grams in a teaspoon of catsup?

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• How many grams in a teaspoon of catsup?
  About 5 g for a level teaspoon. A heaping teaspoon, which is what you actually get when you dip a spoon into a bottle without scraping, runs closer to 7-8 g. For recipes where catsup is one of several seasonings — a meatball mix, a salad dressing — the difference is small, but in a 1-tablespoon sauce reduction it noticeably shifts the sweetness.
• Why would a recipe call for just a teaspoon of catsup?
  Usually as a background seasoning. A teaspoon stirred into scrambled eggs for a diner-style omelet, into ground beef for burger seasoning, or into a pan gravy adds umami, sugar, and a touch of acid without making the dish taste of catsup. It's also common in marinade recipes scaled for a single chicken breast or pork chop.
• Is a teaspoon of catsup the same as a teaspoon of tomato paste?
  No. Tomato paste at a teaspoon is about 5-6 g but it's far more concentrated — no added sugar, vinegar, or salt. Substituting paste for catsup teaspoon-for-teaspoon will leave the dish sharper and less sweet. To approximate, use half a teaspoon of paste plus a pinch of sugar and a few drops of vinegar.

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