What are Rocket Fuel foods?

Rocket Fuel foods are foods containing high-glycemic ingredients like refined sugars and starches that cause quick blood sugar elevation. There are 88,695 foods tagged as Rocket Fuel in our database, helping you identify options that match this blood sugar impact profile.

How do Rocket Fuel foods affect blood sugar levels?

Rocket Fuel foods are characterized by high glycemic ingredients causing rapid blood sugar spikes. These foods contain refined carbohydrates that are quickly absorbed, causing rapid spikes in blood glucose levels within 15-30 minutes of consumption.

Why choose Rocket Fuel foods over other categories?

Rocket Fuel foods offer specific benefits including quick energy for athletes, post-workout recovery, emergency glucose source. While other foods provide gradual energy, Rocket Fuel foods are specifically useful when you need immediate glucose, such as treating hypoglycemia or fueling intense exercise.

How can I incorporate Rocket Fuel foods into my meals?

Popular Rocket Fuel foods include White Bread, Candy, Sports Drinks. Best used strategically before or after intense exercise, or as directed by healthcare providers for treating low blood sugar episodes.

Are there any risks or things to watch for with Rocket Fuel foods?

These foods can cause dangerous blood sugar spikes if not managed properly. Always monitor glucose levels and adjust medication as directed by your healthcare provider.

Where can I find the full list of Rocket Fuel foods on Badlow?

You can explore all Rocket Fuel foods by clicking 'View All Foods' above, or use our comparison tool to see how they stack up against other food categories for blood sugar management.

🚀 Rocket Fuel Foods | Fast-Acting Carbs for Blood Sugar Spikes

Foods containing high-glycemic ingredients like refined sugars and starches that cause quick blood sugar elevation

Actions	Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Cereal Harris Teeter, Muesli ... Harris Teeter, Muesli With Dates, Raisins & Almonds Harris Teeter, Muesli With Dates, Raisins & Almonds HARRIS-TEETER INC. Cereal Harris Teeter, Muesli With Dates, Rai... Harris Teeter, Muesli With Dates, Raisins & Almonds Harris Teeter, Muesli With Dates, Raisins & Almonds	55.0g	72.03	210	41.0g	12.0g	4.0g	3.0g	5.0g
Harris Teeter, Muesli With Dates, Raisins & Almonds Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: CEREAL Serving: 55.0g BSI 72.03 Carbs 41.0g Sugar 12.0g Fiber 4.0g Fat 3.0g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Cereal Harris Teeter, Granola... Harris Teeter, Granola With Raisins Harris Teeter, Granola With Raisins HARRIS-TEETER INC. Cereal Harris Teeter, Granola With Raisins Harris Teeter, Granola With Raisins Harris Teeter, Granola With Raisins	55.0g	82.16	220	45.0g	15.0g	3.0g	2.5g	4.0g
Harris Teeter, Granola With Raisins Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: CEREAL Serving: 55.0g BSI 82.16 Carbs 45.0g Sugar 15.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 2.5g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	OZERY BAKERY Breads & Buns Snacking Round Muesli ... Snacking Round Muesli Buns Snacking Round Muesli Buns OZERY BAKERY Breads & Buns Snacking Round Muesli Buns Snacking Round Muesli Buns Snacking Round Muesli Buns	26.0g	23.45	70	13.0g	3.0g	1.0g	1.5g	2.0g
Snacking Round Muesli Buns Brand: OZERY BAKERY Category: BREADS & BUNS Serving: 26.0g BSI 23.45 Carbs 13.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 1.5g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	ALLIED OLD ENGLISH, INC. Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces Sauce Sauce Sauce ALLIED OLD ENGLISH, INC. Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces Sauce Sauce Sauce	18.0g	8.0	20	4.0g	3.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Sauce Brand: ALLIED OLD ENGLISH, INC. Category: ORIENTAL, MEXICAN & ETHNIC SAUCES Serving: 18.0g BSI 8.0 Carbs 4.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	UTZ Chips, Pretzels & Snacks Kettle Cooked Potato C... Utz, Kettle Cooked Potato Chips Kettle Cooked Potato Chips UTZ Chips, Pretzels & Snacks Kettle Cooked Potato Chips Utz, Kettle Cooked Potato Chips Kettle Cooked Potato Chips	28.0g	26.27	150	16.0g	2.0g	2.0g	9.0g	2.0g
Kettle Cooked Potato Chips Brand: UTZ Category: CHIPS, PRETZELS & SNACKS Serving: 28.0g BSI 26.27 Carbs 16.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 9.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	WEIS MARKETS, INC. Other Snacks Weis, Rice Cakes Weis, Rice Cakes Weis, Rice Cakes WEIS MARKETS, INC. Other Snacks Weis, Rice Cakes Weis, Rice Cakes Weis, Rice Cakes	10.0g	15.68	40	8.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	1.0g
Weis, Rice Cakes Brand: WEIS MARKETS, INC. Category: OTHER SNACKS Serving: 10.0g BSI 15.68 Carbs 8.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Rice Ht Traders, Portobello... Ht Traders, Portobello Mushroom Ht Traders, Portobello Mushroom HARRIS-TEETER INC. Rice Ht Traders, Portobello Mushroom Ht Traders, Portobello Mushroom Ht Traders, Portobello Mushroom	47.0g	66.76	160	35.0g	3.0g	1.0g	0.5g	4.0g
Ht Traders, Portobello Mushroom Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: RICE Serving: 47.0g BSI 66.76 Carbs 35.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 0.5g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	WEIS Breads & Buns Classic Bagels, Onion Weis, Classic Bagels, Onion Classic Bagels, Onion WEIS Breads & Buns Classic Bagels, Onion Weis, Classic Bagels, Onion Classic Bagels, Onion	57.0g	58.9	140	31.0g	3.0g	1.0g	0.0g	5.0g
Classic Bagels, Onion Brand: WEIS Category: BREADS & BUNS Serving: 57.0g BSI 58.9 Carbs 31.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	J&J SNACK FOODS CORP Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres Super Pretzel, Pretzel... Super Pretzel, Pretzel Fils, Stuffed Dost Pretzel Sticks, Pepper Jack Super Pretzel, Pretzel Fils, Stuffed Dost Pretzel Sticks, Pepper Jack J&J SNACK FOODS CORP Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres Super Pretzel, Pretzel Fils, Stuffed ... Super Pretzel, Pretzel Fils, Stuffed Dost Pretzel Sticks, Pepper Jack Super Pretzel, Pretzel Fils, Stuffed Dost Pretzel Sticks, Pepper Jack	52.0g	34.87	130	19.0g	1.0g	1.0g	4.5g	5.0g
Super Pretzel, Pretzel Fils, Stuffed Dost Pretzel Sticks, Pepper Jack Brand: J&J SNACK FOODS CORP Category: FROZEN APPETIZERS & HORS D'OEUVRES Serving: 52.0g BSI 34.87 Carbs 19.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 4.5g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	GREAT VALUE Frozen Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast & Crepes Cinnamon Waffles, Cinn... Great Value, Cinnamon Waffles, Cinnamon Cinnamon Waffles, Cinnamon GREAT VALUE Frozen Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast & Crepes Cinnamon Waffles, Cinnamon Great Value, Cinnamon Waffles, Cinnamon Cinnamon Waffles, Cinnamon	70.0g	67.74	250	36.0g	11.0g	1.0g	10.0g	4.0g
Cinnamon Waffles, Cinnamon Brand: GREAT VALUE Category: FROZEN PANCAKES, WAFFLES, FRENCH TOAST & CREPES Serving: 70.0g BSI 67.74 Carbs 36.0g Sugar 11.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 10.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	WEIS MARKETS, INC. Canned Vegetables Weis, Golden Corn Weis, Golden Corn Weis, Golden Corn WEIS MARKETS, INC. Canned Vegetables Weis, Golden Corn Weis, Golden Corn Weis, Golden Corn	125.0g	39.82	100	21.0g	9.0g	1.0g	1.0g	2.0g
Weis, Golden Corn Brand: WEIS MARKETS, INC. Category: CANNED VEGETABLES Serving: 125.0g BSI 39.82 Carbs 21.0g Sugar 9.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	FRESH & EASY Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Ice Cream Ice Cream Ice Cream FRESH & EASY Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Ice Cream Ice Cream Ice Cream	77.0g	31.19	170	16.0g	13.0g	0.0g	9.0g	3.0g
Ice Cream Brand: FRESH & EASY Category: ICE CREAM & FROZEN YOGURT Serving: 77.0g BSI 31.19 Carbs 16.0g Sugar 13.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 9.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	FRESH & EASY Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Ice Cream Ice Cream Ice Cream FRESH & EASY Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Ice Cream Ice Cream Ice Cream	100.0g	34.79	210	19.0g	17.0g	1.0g	17.0g	4.0g
Ice Cream Brand: FRESH & EASY Category: ICE CREAM & FROZEN YOGURT Serving: 100.0g BSI 34.79 Carbs 19.0g Sugar 17.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 17.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	FRESH & EASY Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes Black & Green Olive Ta... Black & Green Olive Tapenade Black & Green Olive Tapenade FRESH & EASY Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes Black & Green Olive Tapenade Black & Green Olive Tapenade Black & Green Olive Tapenade	16.0g	1.93	35	1.0g	0.0g	0.0g	3.5g	0.0g
Black & Green Olive Tapenade Brand: FRESH & EASY Category: PICKLES, OLIVES, PEPPERS & RELISHES Serving: 16.0g BSI 1.93 Carbs 1.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 3.5g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	JALANCINA Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Tomato Jam Tomato Jam Tomato Jam JALANCINA Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Tomato Jam Tomato Jam Tomato Jam	15.0g	20.0	40	10.0g	9.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Tomato Jam Brand: JALANCINA Category: JAM, JELLY & FRUIT SPREADS Serving: 15.0g BSI 20.0 Carbs 10.0g Sugar 9.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	SHOP RITE Pasta By Shape & Type Elbow Macaroni Product Elbow Macaroni Product Elbow Macaroni Product SHOP RITE Pasta By Shape & Type Elbow Macaroni Product Elbow Macaroni Product Elbow Macaroni Product	56.0g	75.8	200	41.0g	2.0g	2.0g	1.0g	7.0g
Elbow Macaroni Product Brand: SHOP RITE Category: PASTA BY SHAPE & TYPE Serving: 56.0g BSI 75.8 Carbs 41.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 7.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	DR. MC DOUGALL'S RIGHT FOODS Pizza Mixes & Other Dry Dinners Thai Peanut Noodle Thai Peanut Noodle Thai Peanut Noodle DR. MC DOUGALL'S RIGHT FOODS Pizza Mixes & Other Dry Dinners Thai Peanut Noodle Thai Peanut Noodle Thai Peanut Noodle	53.0g	71.1	220	40.0g	4.0g	3.0g	3.0g	8.0g
Thai Peanut Noodle Brand: DR. MC DOUGALL'S RIGHT FOODS Category: PIZZA MIXES & OTHER DRY DINNERS Serving: 53.0g BSI 71.1 Carbs 40.0g Sugar 4.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 3.0g Protein 8.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	GUAYABA Powdered Drinks Drink Mix Drink Mix Drink Mix GUAYABA Powdered Drinks Drink Mix Drink Mix Drink Mix	4.0g	8.0	15	4.0g	3.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Drink Mix Brand: GUAYABA Category: POWDERED DRINKS Serving: 4.0g BSI 8.0 Carbs 4.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Cereal Whole Grain Cereal Oats Whole Grain Cereal Oats Whole Grain Cereal Oats HARRIS-TEETER INC. Cereal Whole Grain Cereal Oats Whole Grain Cereal Oats Whole Grain Cereal Oats	40.0g	44.42	150	27.0g	1.0g	4.0g	2.5g	5.0g
Whole Grain Cereal Oats Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: CEREAL Serving: 40.0g BSI 44.42 Carbs 27.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 4.0g Fat 2.5g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	TRADER JOE'S Breads & Buns Bagel Josef's Cinnamon... Bagel Josef's Cinnamon Raisin Bagel, With Sprouted Wheat Bagel Josef's Cinnamon Raisin Bagel, With Sprouted Wheat TRADER JOE'S Breads & Buns Bagel Josef's Cinnamon Raisin Bagel, ... Bagel Josef's Cinnamon Raisin Bagel, With Sprouted Wheat Bagel Josef's Cinnamon Raisin Bagel, With Sprouted Wheat	85.0g	82.12	220	45.0g	6.0g	3.0g	1.0g	9.0g
Bagel Josef's Cinnamon Raisin Bagel, With Sprouted Wheat Brand: TRADER JOE'S Category: BREADS & BUNS Serving: 85.0g BSI 82.12 Carbs 45.0g Sugar 6.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 9.0g

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Common questions about this blood sugar category and how to use these foods

🚀 Rocket Fuel Foods | Fast-Acting Carbs for Blood Sugar Spikes

Harris Teeter, Muesli With Dates, Raisins & Almonds

Harris Teeter, Granola With Raisins

Snacking Round Muesli Buns

Sauce

Kettle Cooked Potato Chips

Weis, Rice Cakes

Ht Traders, Portobello Mushroom

Classic Bagels, Onion

Super Pretzel, Pretzel Fils, Stuffed Dost Pretzel Sticks, Pepper Jack

Cinnamon Waffles, Cinnamon

Weis, Golden Corn

Ice Cream

Ice Cream

Black & Green Olive Tapenade

Tomato Jam

Elbow Macaroni Product

Thai Peanut Noodle

Drink Mix

Whole Grain Cereal Oats

Bagel Josef's Cinnamon Raisin Bagel, With Sprouted Wheat