Starburst

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Starburst

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Nutri-ScoreBad nutritional quality
4
NOVA groupUltra-processed food
407
kcalPer 100 g / 100 ml
Moderate fatModerate saturated fatHigh sugarLow salt
Barcode
4009900546263
Category
Candies
Sold in
United Kingdom

At a glance

Starburst is a product in the category “Candies”. It provides 407 kcal (1,698 kJ) per 100 g. Its sugar content is close to the median of its category. It contains 999% more saturated fat than the median product in its category. It contains 80% less salt than the median product in its category. Its ingredient list contains 10 additives: E1400 - Dextrin, E14XX - Modified Starch, E160a - carotene, E160ai - Beta-carotene, E163 - Anthocyanins, and E296 - Malic acid. It is sold in United Kingdom.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts Per 100 g / 100 ml % RI*
Energy 1,698 kJ / 407 kcal 20%
Fat 7.3 g 10%
Saturated fat 4.1 g 21%
Carbohydrates 84 g 32%
Sugars 58 g 64%
Added sugars 84 g
Fibre 0 g 0%
Protein 0 g 0%
Salt 0.01 g 0%
Fruits, vegetables & legumes 1.4 %

*Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal).

Compared with similar products

Median values of 4,351 products in the category “Candies”.

Energy +9%
This product: 407 kcal Category median: 374 kcal
Sugars -5%
This product: 58 g Category median: 61 g
Fat +1360%
This product: 7.3 g Category median: 0.5 g
Saturated fat +4000%
This product: 4.1 g Category median: 0.1 g
Salt -80%
This product: 0 g Category median: 0.1 g
Protein -100%
This product: 0 g Category median: 0.5 g

Ingredients

Glucose syrup, sugar, concentrated fruit juices 1.4%* (apple, orange, strawberry, lime, lemon), acid (citric acid), modified starch, acid (malic acid), dextrin, flavourings, antioxidant (ascorbic acid), emulsifier (lecithin), colours (anthocyanins, beta-carotene), spirulina extract.

Allergens

No allergens declared on the label.

Additives

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Starburst?

Starburst contains 407 kcal per 100 g.

Is Starburst vegan?

Yes. Based on its ingredient list, Starburst does not contain animal-derived ingredients.

Does Starburst contain palm oil?

Possibly: some ingredients of Starburst may be derived from palm oil.

Which additives does Starburst contain?

Starburst contains E1400 - Dextrin, E14XX - Modified Starch, E160a - carotene, E160ai - Beta-carotene, E163 - Anthocyanins, E296 - Malic acid, E300 - Ascorbic acid, E322 - Lecithins, E322i - Lecithin, and E330 - Citric acid.

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