Healthy Alternatives to Starburst Original

2 healthier swaps

#1

SmartSweets

Peach Rings

Tangy-sweet peach rings, and the whole bag carries just 3g of sugar.

See the numbers→

Per serving	Swap	Starburst Original
Protein	0g	0g
Sugar	3g	23g
Calories	100	160

• dense fruity chew
• 3g sugar vs 23g

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#2

SmartSweets

Sourmelon Bites

The sour-watermelon chew with 3g of sugar per bag.

See the numbers→

Per serving	Swap	Starburst Original
Protein	0g	0g
Sugar	3g	23g
Calories	100	160

• juicy tang
• 3g sugar vs 23g
• 6g fiber

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Or make it yourself

Frequently asked

Is Starburst Original healthy?

Eight Starburst run 23g of sugar plus a little palm-oil fat to make the chew feel rich. The 'made with real fruit juice' line is technically true and nutritionally decorative. If it's the dense fruity chew you're after, the low-sugar versions have closed most of the gap.

What is a healthier alternative to Starburst Original?

Our top swaps are SmartSweets Peach Rings, SmartSweets Sourmelon Bites, all with more protein or less sugar than Starburst Original.

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