Palta (avocado) is grown throughout Chile. Tomatoes and onions are other overwhelmingly popular and readily available vegetables. The nation's most important crops include grapes, plums, apples, pears, onions, corn, peaches, garlic, asparagus and beans.
The truth lies somewhere in the middle. It is easy to get enough protein on a vegan diet if you eat multiple servings of high-lysine foods (legumes, seitan, amaranth, quinoa, pistachios, and pumpkin seeds) each day. But there are many vegans who are probably not eating enough high-lysine foods.
Vegan Protein and Calcium Foods. Some vegan foods contain both protein and calcium, making it easier for you to get both essential nutrients. Tofu processed with calcium sulfate contains 10 grams of protein and 200 milligrams to 420 milligrams of calcium per 4-ounce serving.