Nuts vary considerably in their composition, but are used by vegetarians as meat substitutes. The chestnut contains more starch than any of the other nuts, and has a lower protein and fat content. Brazil nuts and pecans are particularly high in fat, while they have from 12 to 20 per cent protein material. They all have, however, so much woody fiber or cellulose that it is difficult for the body to obtain what nutrients are present in the nuts, and unless they are ground very fine, they are difficult of digestion. This objection together with their high cost makes them a rather impracticable substitute for meat.

Peanuts