Is Starburst Original Swirlers Chewy Sticks healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 67/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (68.8 g). Palm Oil, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Mono- and Diglycerides and Color Added are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.

What are the ingredients in Starburst Original Swirlers Chewy Sticks?

In label order (largest amount first): SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, PALM OIL, LESS THAN 2% OF: CITRIC ACID, PECTIN, SODIUM CITRATE, APPLE JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, COLOR ADDED..

Does Starburst Original Swirlers Chewy Sticks contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Palm Oil (worth noting): Environmental and health concerns are debated, but no regulatory restrictions. Natural and Artificial Flavors (worth noting): Artificial flavors are debated for potential health impacts, though permitted globally. Mono- and Diglycerides (worth noting): Permitted as emulsifiers, but excessive intake may raise concerns about trans fats. Color Added (worth noting): Artificial colors are debated for potential health impacts, though permitted globally.

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Starburst Original Swirlers Chewy Sticks

Name: Starburst Original Swirlers Chewy Sticks
Brand: Starburst
SKU: 022000287908

Starburst

Listed as: ORIGINAL CHERRY-LEMON, STRAWBERRY-ORANGE, CHERRY-STRAWBERRY SWIRLERS CHEWY STICKS, ORIGINAL

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TrustPick analysis

Some things worth noting3/5 ★

Ingredient rating 3/5 — nothing restricted, but more than 15% of ingredients worth noting. How ratings work

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Palm OilWorth noting
Environmental and health concerns are debated, but no regulatory restrictions.
Worth knowing: Some consumers avoid palm oil due to sustainability concerns.
Evidence debated
Natural and Artificial FlavorsWorth noting
Artificial flavors are debated for potential health impacts, though permitted globally.
Worth knowing: Some consumers prefer products without artificial flavors.
Evidence debated

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TrustPick Health Score

67/100 · B

Combines ingredients, nutrition and processing level. How it’s calculated

An AI summary of how regulators in India, the EU, the US and Canada treat these ingredients, for consumer education. Not a medical device; not medical or legal advice. Product facts are shown separately from our analysis. How TrustPick scores products

Product facts

Manufacturer: Mars, Inc.
Serving size: 32 g (3 sticks)
Last updated: 17 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1SUGAR
2CORN SYRUP
3PALM OIL
4LESS THAN 2% OF: CITRIC ACID
5PECTIN
6SODIUM CITRATE
7APPLE JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE
8NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS
9MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES
10COLOR ADDED.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (32 g)
Energy	375 kcal	120 kcal
Fat	4.7 g	1.5 g
of which saturated	1.6 g	0.5 g
Carbohydrate	87.5 g	28 g
of which sugars	68.8 g	22 g
of which added sugars	68.8 g	22 g
Protein	0 g	0 g
Sodium	125 mg	40 mg

Questions about Starburst Original Swirlers Chewy Sticks

Is Starburst Original Swirlers Chewy Sticks healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 67/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (68.8 g). Palm Oil, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Mono- and Diglycerides and Color Added are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.
What are the ingredients in Starburst Original Swirlers Chewy Sticks?: In label order (largest amount first): SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, PALM OIL, LESS THAN 2% OF: CITRIC ACID, PECTIN, SODIUM CITRATE, APPLE JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, COLOR ADDED..
Does Starburst Original Swirlers Chewy Sticks contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Palm Oil (worth noting): Environmental and health concerns are debated, but no regulatory restrictions. Natural and Artificial Flavors (worth noting): Artificial flavors are debated for potential health impacts, though permitted globally. Mono- and Diglycerides (worth noting): Permitted as emulsifiers, but excessive intake may raise concerns about trans fats. Color Added (worth noting): Artificial colors are debated for potential health impacts, though permitted globally.

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