In a large, comprehensive study of 71,751 nonvegetarian and vegetarian participants (mean age 59), nonvegetarians had the highest intakes of plant proteins, fiber, $\beta$-carotene, and magnesium and the highest intakes of saturated, trans, arachidonic, and docosahexaenoic fatty acids compared with those following vegetarian dietary patterns.

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Vegetarians typically consume higher amounts of plant proteins, fiber, beta-carotene, and magnesium due to their plant-based diet, while nonvegetarians tend to have higher intakes of saturated, trans, arachidonic, and docosahexaenoic fatty acids from animal products.

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