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The Quaker Dips granola bar is a classic, chewy oat-based snack enrobed in a smooth, flavored coating—typically chocolate, peanut butter, or yogurt. It delivers a satisfyingly soft bite with a sweet, creamy finish, offering a quick energy boost with 480 kcal and 64.96g of carbohydrates per 100g.
People love it for the nostalgic, sweet taste and the satisfying contrast between the chewy oat bar and the smooth coating. It's a go-to for a quick, filling snack that feels like a treat.
The high sugar content (37.61g/100g) can lead to energy spikes and crashes. Those monitoring blood sugar or calorie intake should be cautious. To counteract, pair it with a source of protein or healthy fat (like a handful of nuts or Greek yogurt) to slow sugar absorption and increase satiety.
The 'Dips' line was a major innovation for Quaker in the 1980s, introducing the concept of a pre-coated granola bar to the mass market.
| Water | 5.6 g |
| Energy | 480 kcal |
| Energy | 2007 kj |
| Protein | 7.5 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 20.4 g |
| Ash | 1.6 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 65.0 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 37.6 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 65.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 1.2 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 55.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 162 mg |
| Potassium, K | 231 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 269 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.2 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.22 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.1 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 14.6 ug |
| Fluoride, F | 0.70 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.30 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.13 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.10 mg |
| Niacin | 1.0 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.39 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.12 mg |
| Folate, total | 12.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 12.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 12.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 20.2 mg |
| Betaine | 8.4 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.06 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 4.0 ug |
| Retinol | 4.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 1.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 15.0 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 43.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 4.2 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.03 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 0.62 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0.01 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.16 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 3.0 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.10 ug |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) | 0.10 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 2.0 ug |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) | 0.00 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 3.0 mg |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 8.7 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.05 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.59 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.47 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 3.7 g |
| SFA 13:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 1.4 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 1.5 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.91 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 3.5 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 3.5 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 7.1 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 6.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.16 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 21:5 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
| Phytosterols | 10.0 mg |
| Stigmasterol | 0.00 mg |
| Campesterol | 4.0 mg |
| Beta-sitosterol | 6.0 mg |
| Tryptophan | 0.05 g |
| Threonine | 0.13 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.15 g |
| Leucine | 0.29 g |
| Lysine | 0.17 g |
| Methionine | 0.07 g |
| Cystine | 0.10 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.20 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.11 g |
| Valine | 0.20 g |
| Arginine | 0.29 g |
| Histidine | 0.09 g |
| Alanine | 0.17 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.32 g |
| Glutamic acid | 1.0 g |
| Glycine | 0.17 g |
| Proline | 0.34 g |
| Serine | 0.20 g |
What are the most common flavors of Quaker Dips bars?
The most common flavors are Chocolate, Peanut Butter, and Yogurt (often vanilla or strawberry).
Is this a good pre-workout snack?
Due to its high carbohydrate and sugar content, it can provide quick energy, but it may not sustain you for long workouts. It's better suited for a very quick boost rather than sustained fuel.
How does it differ from a regular Quaker Oat Bar?
The key difference is the outer coating (chocolate, yogurt, etc.), which adds significant sugar and fat, making it more of an indulgent treat compared to the simpler, often less-sweet, regular oat bar.