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Almonds
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Most common nut swap
10.0
vegan peanuts
substitute.
10 vegan substitutes for peanuts — top pick Almonds at 100% function match.
all substitutes on this page are vegan
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Cashews
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Works in stir-fries and satay
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03
Pistachios
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Slightly sweeter, good for snacking
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Walnuts
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Slightly bitter; works in savory and sweet
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05
Pecans
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Sweeter and softer; great in Asian dishes
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Macadamia Nuts
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Buttery and rich; more expensive swap
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Sunflower Seeds
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Nut-free; toast for crunch in trail mix
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Pine Nuts
6.73/4 cup : 1 cup
Delicate and buttery; toast lightly
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09
Hazelnuts
3.31 cup : 1 cup
Toast and chop; richer flavor in baking
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Soybeans
3.31 cup : 1 cup
Roasted soy nuts; similar protein content
3.3
pitfalls to avoid
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Almonds: Milder and slightly sweeter than peanuts
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Walnuts: Slightly bitter walnut tannins vs peanut's sweetness
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Macadamia Nuts: Buttery and mild; lacks peanut's roasty bite
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Sunflower Seeds: No nutty flavor — neutral seedy crunch, toast first
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Pine Nuts: Delicate pine nut flavor; no roasted peanut punch
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Hazelnuts: Richer sweeter hazelnut; very different profile
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Soybeans: Firmer raw; roasted soy nuts approximate crunch