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. Rice Brown Rice Brown Rice Brown Rice HARRIS-TEETER INC. Rice Brown Rice Brown Rice Brown Rice	43.0g	60.59	150	33.0g	0.0g	2.0g	1.0g	4.0g
Brown Rice Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: RICE Serving: 43.0g BSI 60.59 Carbs 33.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	WEIS Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Fudge Ice Brownie With... Weis, Fudge Ice Brownie With Walnuts Fudge Ice Brownie With Walnuts WEIS Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Fudge Ice Brownie With Walnuts Weis, Fudge Ice Brownie With Walnuts Fudge Ice Brownie With Walnuts	21.0g	27.03	90	14.0g	9.0g	0.0g	3.5g	1.0g
Fudge Ice Brownie With Walnuts Brand: WEIS Category: CAKES, CUPCAKES, SNACK CAKES Serving: 21.0g BSI 27.03 Carbs 14.0g Sugar 9.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 3.5g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	WEIS Frozen Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast & Crepes Waffles Weis, Waffles Waffles WEIS Frozen Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast & Crepes Waffles Weis, Waffles Waffles	70.0g	50.66	180	27.0g	2.0g	1.0g	7.0g	4.0g
Waffles Brand: WEIS Category: FROZEN PANCAKES, WAFFLES, FRENCH TOAST & CREPES Serving: 70.0g BSI 50.66 Carbs 27.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 7.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HOUSE OF TSANG Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces Stir Fry Sauce, Szechu... House Of Tsang, Stir Fry Sauce, Szechuan Spicy Stir Fry Sauce, Szechuan Spicy HOUSE OF TSANG Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces Stir Fry Sauce, Szechuan Spicy House Of Tsang, Stir Fry Sauce, Szechuan Spicy Stir Fry Sauce, Szechuan Spicy	17.0g	7.96	25	4.0g	3.0g	0.0g	0.5g	0.0g
Stir Fry Sauce, Szechuan Spicy Brand: HOUSE OF TSANG Category: ORIENTAL, MEXICAN & ETHNIC SAUCES Serving: 17.0g BSI 7.96 Carbs 4.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.5g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	THAI PRESERVED FOOD FACTORY CO., LTD. All Noodles Wai Wai, Oriental Styl... Wai Wai, Oriental Style Instant Noodles Wai Wai, Oriental Style Instant Noodles THAI PRESERVED FOOD FACTORY CO., LTD. All Noodles Wai Wai, Oriental Style Instant Noodles Wai Wai, Oriental Style Instant Noodles Wai Wai, Oriental Style Instant Noodles	55.0g	94.49	220	49.0g	0.0g	1.0g	0.5g	4.0g
Wai Wai, Oriental Style Instant Noodles Brand: THAI PRESERVED FOOD FACTORY CO., LTD. Category: ALL NOODLES Serving: 55.0g BSI 94.49 Carbs 49.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 0.5g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	VILLARI BROTHERS Other Meats Smoked Pork Hocks Smoked Pork Hocks Smoked Pork Hocks VILLARI BROTHERS Other Meats Smoked Pork Hocks Smoked Pork Hocks Smoked Pork Hocks	56.0g	27.4	130	14.0g	0.0g	0.0g	8.0g	0.0g
Smoked Pork Hocks Brand: VILLARI BROTHERS Category: OTHER MEATS Serving: 56.0g BSI 27.4 Carbs 14.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 8.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	MARIETTA Cookies & Biscuits Classic Favorites Cookies Marietta, Classic Favorites Cookies Classic Favorites Cookies MARIETTA Cookies & Biscuits Classic Favorites Cookies Marietta, Classic Favorites Cookies Classic Favorites Cookies	30.0g	38.47	130	20.0g	7.0g	0.0g	5.0g	2.0g
Classic Favorites Cookies Brand: MARIETTA Category: COOKIES & BISCUITS Serving: 30.0g BSI 38.47 Carbs 20.0g Sugar 7.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 5.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	THAI SMILE Other Soups Mushroom Rice Noodle S... Thai Smile, Mushroom Rice Noodle Soup Bowl Mushroom Rice Noodle Soup Bowl THAI SMILE Other Soups Mushroom Rice Noodle Soup Bowl Thai Smile, Mushroom Rice Noodle Soup Bowl Mushroom Rice Noodle Soup Bowl	34.0g	48.09	140	25.0g	2.0g	0.0g	2.0g	5.0g
Mushroom Rice Noodle Soup Bowl Brand: THAI SMILE Category: OTHER SOUPS Serving: 34.0g BSI 48.09 Carbs 25.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 2.0g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	APPLESNAX Wholesome Snacks Applesauce With Cinnamon Applesnax, Applesauce With Cinnamon Applesauce With Cinnamon APPLESNAX Wholesome Snacks Applesauce With Cinnamon Applesnax, Applesauce With Cinnamon Applesauce With Cinnamon	113.0g	37.97	80	20.0g	17.0g	1.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Applesauce With Cinnamon Brand: APPLESNAX Category: WHOLESOME SNACKS Serving: 113.0g BSI 37.97 Carbs 20.0g Sugar 17.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	FEYCE Honey Pure Blossom Honey Pure Blossom Honey Pure Blossom Honey FEYCE Honey Pure Blossom Honey Pure Blossom Honey Pure Blossom Honey	21.0g	34.0	70	17.0g	17.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Pure Blossom Honey Brand: FEYCE Category: HONEY Serving: 21.0g BSI 34.0 Carbs 17.0g Sugar 17.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	BOLERO Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Raspberry Jam, Raspberry Bolero, Raspberry Jam, Raspberry Raspberry Jam, Raspberry BOLERO Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Raspberry Jam, Raspberry Bolero, Raspberry Jam, Raspberry Raspberry Jam, Raspberry	20.0g	26.0	50	13.0g	12.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Raspberry Jam, Raspberry Brand: BOLERO Category: JAM, JELLY & FRUIT SPREADS Serving: 20.0g BSI 26.0 Carbs 13.0g Sugar 12.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	COCO LOPEZ Alcohol Pina Colada Mix With R... Coco Lopez, Pina Colada Mix With Real Cream Of Coconut Pina Colada Mix With Real Cream Of Coconut COCO LOPEZ Alcohol Pina Colada Mix With Real Cream Of Co... Coco Lopez, Pina Colada Mix With Real Cream Of Coconut Pina Colada Mix With Real Cream Of Coconut	89.0g	47.76	130	25.0g	24.0g	1.0g	3.5g	0.0g
Pina Colada Mix With Real Cream Of Coconut Brand: COCO LOPEZ Category: ALCOHOL Serving: 89.0g BSI 47.76 Carbs 25.0g Sugar 24.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 3.5g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	FAGE USA DAIRY INDUSTRY INC Yogurt Fage, Nonfat Greek Str... Fage, Nonfat Greek Strained Yogurt, Blueberry Fage, Nonfat Greek Strained Yogurt, Blueberry FAGE USA DAIRY INDUSTRY INC Yogurt Fage, Nonfat Greek Strained Yogurt, B... Fage, Nonfat Greek Strained Yogurt, Blueberry Fage, Nonfat Greek Strained Yogurt, Blueberry	150.0g	33.4	120	17.0g	16.0g	0.0g	0.0g	13.0g
Fage, Nonfat Greek Strained Yogurt, Blueberry Brand: FAGE USA DAIRY INDUSTRY INC Category: YOGURT Serving: 150.0g BSI 33.4 Carbs 17.0g Sugar 16.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 13.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	DE MATTEIS Pasta By Shape & Type Fusillo Fusillo Fusillo DE MATTEIS Pasta By Shape & Type Fusillo Fusillo Fusillo	56.0g	75.91	200	41.0g	2.0g	2.0g	0.5g	7.0g
Fusillo Brand: DE MATTEIS Category: PASTA BY SHAPE & TYPE Serving: 56.0g BSI 75.91 Carbs 41.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 0.5g Protein 7.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	PASTA MONTEGRAPPA Pasta By Shape & Type Tagliatelle Pasta Montegrappa, Tagliatelle Tagliatelle PASTA MONTEGRAPPA Pasta By Shape & Type Tagliatelle Pasta Montegrappa, Tagliatelle Tagliatelle	63.0g	83.38	220	45.0g	2.0g	2.0g	2.0g	8.0g
Tagliatelle Brand: PASTA MONTEGRAPPA Category: PASTA BY SHAPE & TYPE Serving: 63.0g BSI 83.38 Carbs 45.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 2.0g Protein 8.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	PASTA MONTEGRAPPA Pasta By Shape & Type Fettuccine Egg Pasta A... Pasta Montegrappa, Fettuccine Egg Pasta And Egg Pasta With Spinach Fettuccine Egg Pasta And Egg Pasta With Spinach PASTA MONTEGRAPPA Pasta By Shape & Type Fettuccine Egg Pasta And Egg Pasta Wi... Pasta Montegrappa, Fettuccine Egg Pasta And Egg Pasta With Spinach Fettuccine Egg Pasta And Egg Pasta With Spinach	63.0g	83.38	220	45.0g	2.0g	2.0g	2.0g	8.0g
Fettuccine Egg Pasta And Egg Pasta With Spinach Brand: PASTA MONTEGRAPPA Category: PASTA BY SHAPE & TYPE Serving: 63.0g BSI 83.38 Carbs 45.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 2.0g Protein 8.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	JIME-WISE Rice Enriched Long Grain In... Jime Wise, Enriched Long Grain Instant Rice Enriched Long Grain Instant Rice JIME-WISE Rice Enriched Long Grain Instant Rice Jime Wise, Enriched Long Grain Instant Rice Enriched Long Grain Instant Rice	55.0g	84.77	200	44.0g	0.0g	1.0g	0.0g	4.0g
Enriched Long Grain Instant Rice Brand: JIME-WISE Category: RICE Serving: 55.0g BSI 84.77 Carbs 44.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	DARE FOODS LIMITED Flavored Snack Crackers Dare, Breton, Garden V... Dare, Breton, Garden Vegetable Crackers Dare, Breton, Garden Vegetable Crackers DARE FOODS LIMITED Flavored Snack Crackers Dare, Breton, Garden Vegetable Crackers Dare, Breton, Garden Vegetable Crackers Dare, Breton, Garden Vegetable Crackers	18.0g	20.86	90	12.0g	2.0g	1.0g	3.5g	2.0g
Dare, Breton, Garden Vegetable Crackers Brand: DARE FOODS LIMITED Category: FLAVORED SNACK CRACKERS Serving: 18.0g BSI 20.86 Carbs 12.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 3.5g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	EUROPEAN GOURMET BAKERY Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings Organics, Organic Icin... European Gourmet Bakery, Organics, Organic Icing Mix, Vanilla Organics, Organic Icing Mix, Vanilla EUROPEAN GOURMET BAKERY Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings Organics, Organic Icing Mix, Vanilla European Gourmet Bakery, Organics, Organic Icing Mix, Vanilla Organics, Organic Icing Mix, Vanilla	27.0g	52.0	110	26.0g	24.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Organics, Organic Icing Mix, Vanilla Brand: EUROPEAN GOURMET BAKERY Category: BAKING DECORATIONS & DESSERT TOPPINGS Serving: 27.0g BSI 52.0 Carbs 26.0g Sugar 24.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	TURKEY HILL DAIRY INC. Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Premium Ice Cream Premium Ice Cream Premium Ice Cream TURKEY HILL DAIRY INC. Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Premium Ice Cream Premium Ice Cream Premium Ice Cream	66.0g	33.26	140	17.0g	13.0g	0.0g	7.0g	2.0g
Premium Ice Cream Brand: TURKEY HILL DAIRY INC. Category: ICE CREAM & FROZEN YOGURT Serving: 66.0g BSI 33.26 Carbs 17.0g Sugar 13.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 7.0g Protein 2.0g

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

Brown Rice

Fudge Ice Brownie With Walnuts

Waffles

Stir Fry Sauce, Szechuan Spicy

Wai Wai, Oriental Style Instant Noodles

Smoked Pork Hocks

Classic Favorites Cookies

Mushroom Rice Noodle Soup Bowl

Applesauce With Cinnamon

Pure Blossom Honey

Raspberry Jam, Raspberry

Pina Colada Mix With Real Cream Of Coconut

Fage, Nonfat Greek Strained Yogurt, Blueberry

Fusillo

Tagliatelle

Fettuccine Egg Pasta And Egg Pasta With Spinach

Enriched Long Grain Instant Rice

Dare, Breton, Garden Vegetable Crackers

Organics, Organic Icing Mix, Vanilla

Premium Ice Cream