Starburst
Starburst is a popular chewy fruit candy known for its bright, square-shaped pieces and intense fruit flavors. It typically contains sugar, corn syrup, and fruit juice concentrates, offering flavors like strawberry, cherry, orange, and lemon. Originating in the United States, it has become a globally recognized treat.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Starburst is high in carbohydrates, primarily from sugars, and provides minimal protein or fiber. A single serving of about four pieces contains roughly 160 calories, with most energy coming from simple sugars.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 160 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 32 g |
| Fat | 2 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 24 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Calcium | 0 mg |
| Iron | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
Per 1 package (40 g, about 8 pieces) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
What makes Starburst unique is its use of a 'fruit chew' texture that sets it apart from harder candies or gummies, and its marketing often emphasizes the 'unwrapping' experience as part of the fun.
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