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Are peanuts a type of good snack if you are trying to lose weight?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not particularly: They are an excellent snack but you can't eat many when trying to lose weight due to the calories. A 1 ounce serving of peanuts has 166 calories & 14 grams of fat.

Dr Baez and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/16/2016

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