Thinking of vegetarian diets, can proteins in beans and nuts substitute those in meat?

Question: Thinking of vegetarian diets, can proteins in beans and nuts substitute those in meat?
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  vegetarianism
Asked by on 22 Jun 2020. This question was also asked by .
- Azarmidokht Gholamipour-Shirazi answered on 22 Jun 2020:
  
  To eat healthfully with less meat, it’s important to include more plant protein: nuts, seeds, beans, lentils, peas and whole grains. … Just getting a variety throughout the day will help cover you, not only for the protein you’d otherwise be getting from meat, but for iron, zinc, and B6 as well
- Graeme Close answered on 1 Jul 2020:
  
  It is possible for sure but can be harder for athetes. I have worked with vegetarian and even vegan athletes who do perflectly well. The meals just take more planning and the portions may have to be a little bigger.

Anneka commented on 26 Jun 2020:

Absolutely. There are many healthy Vegans and Vegetarians who do just this with a balanced diet including lots of different types of beans and nuts.

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Question: Thinking of vegetarian diets, can proteins in beans and nuts substitute those in meat?