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Starburst (1 pack) — 1 pack (58.7g)D
Snacks & Candy · #36 of 41

Starburst (1 pack)

1 pack (58.7g) · Candy

44/100D tier
Calories24
Protein0g
Fiber0g
Sodium0mg
Sugar33g

Graded D — 44 out of 100, #36 of 41 snacks & candy. Low sodium carries the score (100/100); protein drags it down (0/100).

The short version: Fruit chews, individually wrapped — the pink ones go first.

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per serving (1 pack (58.7g))
Calories24
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g6%
Saturated Fat 4.5g22%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 0mg
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars 33g
Protein 0g
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 44

Low sodium ×20100
Low saturated fat ×2077
Low sugar ×2045
Protein ×200
Fiber ×100
Micronutrients ×100

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#36 of 41 in Snacks & Candy. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Starburst (1 pack) healthy?

It grades D — 44 out of 100, #36 of 41 snacks & candy in our system. Fruit chews, individually wrapped — the pink ones go first.

How many calories are in Starburst (1 pack)?

24 calories per serving (1 pack (58.7g)). For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Starburst (1 pack) calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.