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Are peanuts a type of good snack if you are trying to lose weight?
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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.
Answered 3/16/2016
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