Peanuts are very high in calories, but they contribute to weight loss instead of weight gain. Peanuts are energy-dense foods. That is why having them as a snack may make you consume fewer calories later in the day.

Peanuts elicited stronger feelings of fullness when consumed as a snack than with a meal. Peanuts may eventually help with weight loss. Peanuts are a rich source of protein and fiber that assists in the conversion of carbohydrates into energy.