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	BORINQUEN BISCUIT CORPORATION Cookies & Biscuits Estrellitas Estrellitas Estrellitas BORINQUEN BISCUIT CORPORATION Cookies & Biscuits Estrellitas Estrellitas Estrellitas	28.4g	43.05	120	23.0g	12.0g	1.0g	1.5g	2.0g
Estrellitas Brand: BORINQUEN BISCUIT CORPORATION Category: COOKIES & BISCUITS Serving: 28.4g BSI 43.05 Carbs 23.0g Sugar 12.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 1.5g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	BORINQUEN BISCUIT CORPORATION Cookies & Biscuits Galletitas Galletitas Galletitas BORINQUEN BISCUIT CORPORATION Cookies & Biscuits Galletitas Galletitas Galletitas	28.4g	40.86	120	22.0g	6.0g	1.0g	2.5g	2.0g
Galletitas Brand: BORINQUEN BISCUIT CORPORATION Category: COOKIES & BISCUITS Serving: 28.4g BSI 40.86 Carbs 22.0g Sugar 6.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 2.5g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	BORINQUEN BISCUIT CORPORATION Cookies & Biscuits Vainilla Crackers Vainilla Crackers Vainilla Crackers BORINQUEN BISCUIT CORPORATION Cookies & Biscuits Vainilla Crackers Vainilla Crackers Vainilla Crackers	28.4g	40.86	120	22.0g	5.0g	1.0g	2.5g	2.0g
Vainilla Crackers Brand: BORINQUEN BISCUIT CORPORATION Category: COOKIES & BISCUITS Serving: 28.4g BSI 40.86 Carbs 22.0g Sugar 5.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 2.5g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	GOLDEN FARMS Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise French Fried Onions French Fried Onions French Fried Onions GOLDEN FARMS Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise French Fried Onions French Fried Onions French Fried Onions	7.0g	5.55	45	3.0g	0.0g	0.0g	3.5g	0.0g
French Fried Onions Brand: GOLDEN FARMS Category: SALAD DRESSING & MAYONNAISE Serving: 7.0g BSI 5.55 Carbs 3.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 3.5g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	TRADER JOE'S Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Organic Ketchup Organic Ketchup Organic Ketchup TRADER JOE'S Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Organic Ketchup Organic Ketchup Organic Ketchup	17.0g	6.0	15	3.0g	2.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Organic Ketchup Brand: TRADER JOE'S Category: KETCHUP, MUSTARD, BBQ & CHEESE SAUCE Serving: 17.0g BSI 6.0 Carbs 3.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	UTZ QUALITY FOODS, INC. Chips, Pretzels & Snacks Potato Chips Potato Chips Potato Chips UTZ QUALITY FOODS, INC. Chips, Pretzels & Snacks Potato Chips Potato Chips Potato Chips	56.7g	60.41	300	34.0g	0.0g	2.0g	16.0g	4.0g
Potato Chips Brand: UTZ QUALITY FOODS, INC. Category: CHIPS, PRETZELS & SNACKS Serving: 56.7g BSI 60.41 Carbs 34.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 16.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	CAKE MATE Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings Green Sugar Crystals Green Sugar Crystals Green Sugar Crystals CAKE MATE Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings Green Sugar Crystals Green Sugar Crystals Green Sugar Crystals	4.0g	8.0	15	4.0g	4.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Green Sugar Crystals Brand: CAKE MATE Category: BAKING DECORATIONS & DESSERT TOPPINGS Serving: 4.0g BSI 8.0 Carbs 4.0g Sugar 4.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	CLOVER VALLEY Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Au Gratin Potatoes Au Gratin Potatoes Au Gratin Potatoes CLOVER VALLEY Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Au Gratin Potatoes Au Gratin Potatoes Au Gratin Potatoes	28.0g	41.24	100	22.0g	2.0g	1.0g	0.6g	2.0g
Au Gratin Potatoes Brand: CLOVER VALLEY Category: VEGETABLE AND LENTIL MIXES Serving: 28.0g BSI 41.24 Carbs 22.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 0.6g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Crackers & Biscotti Multigrain Wheat Crackers Multigrain Wheat Crackers Multigrain Wheat Crackers HARRIS-TEETER INC. Crackers & Biscotti Multigrain Wheat Crackers Multigrain Wheat Crackers Multigrain Wheat Crackers	30.0g	34.44	140	21.0g	2.0g	3.0g	6.0g	2.0g
Multigrain Wheat Crackers Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: CRACKERS & BISCOTTI Serving: 30.0g BSI 34.44 Carbs 21.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 6.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Other Snacks Socrisp Pita Chips Socrisp Pita Chips Socrisp Pita Chips HARRIS-TEETER INC. Other Snacks Socrisp Pita Chips Socrisp Pita Chips Socrisp Pita Chips	28.0g	28.22	150	16.0g	1.0g	1.0g	7.0g	3.0g
Socrisp Pita Chips Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: OTHER SNACKS Serving: 28.0g BSI 28.22 Carbs 16.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 7.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Cereal Frosted Flakes Cereal Frosted Flakes Cereal Frosted Flakes Cereal HARRIS-TEETER INC. Cereal Frosted Flakes Cereal Frosted Flakes Cereal Frosted Flakes Cereal	31.0g	55.64	120	28.0g	12.0g	0.0g	0.0g	1.0g
Frosted Flakes Cereal Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: CEREAL Serving: 31.0g BSI 55.64 Carbs 28.0g Sugar 12.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Pasta Dinners Harris Teeter, Shells ... Harris Teeter, Shells & Cheese Harris Teeter, Shells & Cheese HARRIS-TEETER INC. Pasta Dinners Harris Teeter, Shells & Cheese Harris Teeter, Shells & Cheese Harris Teeter, Shells & Cheese	113.0g	82.31	350	45.0g	3.0g	2.0g	13.0g	14.0g
Harris Teeter, Shells & Cheese Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: PASTA DINNERS Serving: 113.0g BSI 82.31 Carbs 45.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 13.0g Protein 14.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Flavored Rice Dishes Harris Teeter, Inc., A... Harris Teeter, Inc., Arborio Rice With Seasoning Packet Harris Teeter, Inc., Arborio Rice With Seasoning Packet HARRIS-TEETER INC. Flavored Rice Dishes Harris Teeter, Inc., Arborio Rice Wit... Harris Teeter, Inc., Arborio Rice With Seasoning Packet Harris Teeter, Inc., Arborio Rice With Seasoning Packet	50.0g	72.82	170	38.0g	2.0g	1.0g	0.0g	4.0g
Harris Teeter, Inc., Arborio Rice With Seasoning Packet Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: FLAVORED RICE DISHES Serving: 50.0g BSI 72.82 Carbs 38.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Rice Harris Teeter, Inc., W... Harris Teeter, Inc., Wild Rice Blend Harris Teeter, Inc., Wild Rice Blend HARRIS-TEETER INC. Rice Harris Teeter, Inc., Wild Rice Blend Harris Teeter, Inc., Wild Rice Blend Harris Teeter, Inc., Wild Rice Blend	37.0g	56.94	140	30.0g	0.0g	1.0g	0.5g	3.0g
Harris Teeter, Inc., Wild Rice Blend Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: RICE Serving: 37.0g BSI 56.94 Carbs 30.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 0.5g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Rice Thai Style Brown Jasmi... Thai Style Brown Jasmine Rice Thai Style Brown Jasmine Rice HARRIS-TEETER INC. Rice Thai Style Brown Jasmine Rice Thai Style Brown Jasmine Rice Thai Style Brown Jasmine Rice	45.0g	64.65	170	35.0g	0.0g	2.0g	1.0g	4.0g
Thai Style Brown Jasmine Rice Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: RICE Serving: 45.0g BSI 64.65 Carbs 35.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Rice Thai Style Jasmine Rice Thai Style Jasmine Rice Thai Style Jasmine Rice HARRIS-TEETER INC. Rice Thai Style Jasmine Rice Thai Style Jasmine Rice Thai Style Jasmine Rice	45.0g	67.1	150	34.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	3.0g
Thai Style Jasmine Rice Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: RICE Serving: 45.0g BSI 67.1 Carbs 34.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Other Grains & Seeds Harris Teeter, Inc., B... Harris Teeter, Inc., Basmati Brown & Wild Rice Blend Harris Teeter, Inc., Basmati Brown & Wild Rice Blend HARRIS-TEETER INC. Other Grains & Seeds Harris Teeter, Inc., Basmati Brown & ... Harris Teeter, Inc., Basmati Brown & Wild Rice Blend Harris Teeter, Inc., Basmati Brown & Wild Rice Blend	45.0g	62.3	160	34.0g	3.0g	2.0g	1.5g	5.0g
Harris Teeter, Inc., Basmati Brown & Wild Rice Blend Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: OTHER GRAINS & SEEDS Serving: 45.0g BSI 62.3 Carbs 34.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 1.5g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Rice Indian Style Basmati Rice Indian Style Basmati Rice Indian Style Basmati Rice HARRIS-TEETER INC. Rice Indian Style Basmati Rice Indian Style Basmati Rice Indian Style Basmati Rice	45.0g	66.98	150	34.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.5g	3.0g
Indian Style Basmati Rice Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: RICE Serving: 45.0g BSI 66.98 Carbs 34.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.5g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Other Grains & Seeds Basmati Brown & Red Qu... Basmati Brown & Red Quinoa Rice Blend Basmati Brown & Red Quinoa Rice Blend HARRIS-TEETER INC. Other Grains & Seeds Basmati Brown & Red Quinoa Rice Blend Basmati Brown & Red Quinoa Rice Blend Basmati Brown & Red Quinoa Rice Blend	48.0g	70.56	180	37.0g	1.0g	1.0g	1.0g	4.0g
Basmati Brown & Red Quinoa Rice Blend Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: OTHER GRAINS & SEEDS Serving: 48.0g BSI 70.56 Carbs 37.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Rice Harris Teeter, Instant... Harris Teeter, Instant White Rice Harris Teeter, Instant White Rice HARRIS-TEETER INC. Rice Harris Teeter, Instant White Rice Harris Teeter, Instant White Rice Harris Teeter, Instant White Rice	44.0g	68.71	160	36.0g	0.0g	1.0g	0.0g	4.0g
Harris Teeter, Instant White Rice Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: RICE Serving: 44.0g BSI 68.71 Carbs 36.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 4.0g

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Estrellitas

Galletitas

Vainilla Crackers

French Fried Onions

Organic Ketchup

Potato Chips

Green Sugar Crystals

Au Gratin Potatoes

Multigrain Wheat Crackers

Socrisp Pita Chips

Frosted Flakes Cereal

Harris Teeter, Shells & Cheese

Harris Teeter, Inc., Arborio Rice With Seasoning Packet

Harris Teeter, Inc., Wild Rice Blend

Thai Style Brown Jasmine Rice

Thai Style Jasmine Rice

Harris Teeter, Inc., Basmati Brown & Wild Rice Blend

Indian Style Basmati Rice

Basmati Brown & Red Quinoa Rice Blend

Harris Teeter, Instant White Rice