How Much Sugar Is in Starburst?
19 Minis (28 g) of starburst has about 19 g of sugar, most of it added during processing rather than naturally occurring.
in 19 Minis (28 g) · about 4.5 teaspoons
- Per serving
- 19 g
- Per 100 g
- 67.9 g
- Type
- Added sugar
- In teaspoons
- ≈ 4.5 tsp
A big chunk of a day's sugar in one serving.
Starburst carries roughly 19 g of sugar per 19 minis (28 g), which works out to about 67.9 g per 100 g. That places it in the 'high' band for a typical serving.
Because this sugar is added during processing, it digests quickly with nothing to slow it down — check the ingredient label if you want to see exactly which sweeteners are used.
How starburst compares
Out of 205 everyday foods and drinks we track, starburst ranks #60 for sugar per serving — more than 71% of them.
- Chocolate Syrup20g
- Apple19g
- Starburst (this page)19g
- Yogurt Parfait19g
- Cherries18g
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Lower-sugar swaps
- Look for a lower-sugar version in the same category, or reduce your portion size
Frequently asked questions
- Is the sugar in starburst natural or added?
- Most of it is added during processing, not naturally occurring in the base ingredients.
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Sugar values from OpenFoodFacts; actual amounts vary by brand, ripeness, and recipe. Last updated 2026-08-30.