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	NATURE'S PATH ORGANIC Cereal Organic Koala Crisp Ce... Organic Koala Crisp Cereal Organic Koala Crisp Cereal NATURE'S PATH ORGANIC Cereal Organic Koala Crisp Cereal Organic Koala Crisp Cereal Organic Koala Crisp Cereal	30.0g	45.13	110	25.0g	11.0g	2.0g	1.0g	2.0g
Organic Koala Crisp Cereal Brand: NATURE'S PATH ORGANIC Category: CEREAL Serving: 30.0g BSI 45.13 Carbs 25.0g Sugar 11.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	WEHAH FARM INC Flavored Rice Dishes Lundberg Family Farms,... Lundberg Family Farms, Organic Whole Grain Quinoa & Rice, Rosemary Blend Lundberg Family Farms, Organic Whole Grain Quinoa & Rice, Rosemary Blend WEHAH FARM INC Flavored Rice Dishes Lundberg Family Farms, Organic Whole ... Lundberg Family Farms, Organic Whole Grain Quinoa & Rice, Rosemary Blend Lundberg Family Farms, Organic Whole Grain Quinoa & Rice, Rosemary Blend	57.0g	78.14	210	43.0g	1.0g	3.0g	2.0g	5.0g
Lundberg Family Farms, Organic Whole Grain Quinoa & Rice, Rosemary Blend Brand: WEHAH FARM INC Category: FLAVORED RICE DISHES Serving: 57.0g BSI 78.14 Carbs 43.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 2.0g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	SPARTAN Cereal Bran Flake Cereal With... Bran Flake Cereal With Raisins Bran Flake Cereal With Raisins SPARTAN Cereal Bran Flake Cereal With Raisins Bran Flake Cereal With Raisins Bran Flake Cereal With Raisins	56.0g	74.71	210	45.0g	18.0g	7.0g	1.0g	4.0g
Bran Flake Cereal With Raisins Brand: SPARTAN Category: CEREAL Serving: 56.0g BSI 74.71 Carbs 45.0g Sugar 18.0g Fiber 7.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	SPARTAN Cereal Toasted Oat Cereal Wit... Spartan, Toasted Oat Cereal With Apples & Cinnamon Toasted Oat Cereal With Apples & Cinnamon SPARTAN Cereal Toasted Oat Cereal With Apples & Cinn... Spartan, Toasted Oat Cereal With Apples & Cinnamon Toasted Oat Cereal With Apples & Cinnamon	30.0g	43.06	120	24.0g	13.0g	2.0g	1.5g	2.0g
Toasted Oat Cereal With Apples & Cinnamon Brand: SPARTAN Category: CEREAL Serving: 30.0g BSI 43.06 Carbs 24.0g Sugar 13.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 1.5g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	SPARTAN Cereal Corn Flakes Corn Flakes Corn Flakes SPARTAN Cereal Corn Flakes Corn Flakes Corn Flakes	32.0g	53.34	130	28.0g	3.0g	1.0g	0.0g	2.0g
Corn Flakes Brand: SPARTAN Category: CEREAL Serving: 32.0g BSI 53.34 Carbs 28.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	SPARTAN Cereal Toasted Oats, Whole Gr... Toasted Oats, Whole Grain Toasted Oat Cereal Toasted Oats, Whole Grain Toasted Oat Cereal SPARTAN Cereal Toasted Oats, Whole Grain Toasted Oat... Toasted Oats, Whole Grain Toasted Oat Cereal Toasted Oats, Whole Grain Toasted Oat Cereal	30.0g	38.74	120	23.0g	2.0g	3.0g	1.0g	4.0g
Toasted Oats, Whole Grain Toasted Oat Cereal Brand: SPARTAN Category: CEREAL Serving: 30.0g BSI 38.74 Carbs 23.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	SPARTAN Cereal Honey And Oat Crunch W... Honey And Oat Crunch With Almonds Honey And Oat Crunch With Almonds SPARTAN Cereal Honey And Oat Crunch With Almonds Honey And Oat Crunch With Almonds Honey And Oat Crunch With Almonds	30.0g	45.02	120	25.0g	6.0g	2.0g	1.5g	2.0g
Honey And Oat Crunch With Almonds Brand: SPARTAN Category: CEREAL Serving: 30.0g BSI 45.02 Carbs 25.0g Sugar 6.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 1.5g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	SPARTAN Cereal Magic Shapes, Frosted ... Magic Shapes, Frosted Oat Cereal With Colored Marshmallow Bits Magic Shapes, Frosted Oat Cereal With Colored Marshmallow Bits SPARTAN Cereal Magic Shapes, Frosted Oat Cereal With... Magic Shapes, Frosted Oat Cereal With Colored Marshmallow Bits Magic Shapes, Frosted Oat Cereal With Colored Marshmallow Bits	30.0g	47.14	120	25.0g	13.0g	1.0g	1.0g	2.0g
Magic Shapes, Frosted Oat Cereal With Colored Marshmallow Bits Brand: SPARTAN Category: CEREAL Serving: 30.0g BSI 47.14 Carbs 25.0g Sugar 13.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	ARCHER FARMS Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts Boneless Honey Ham Boneless Honey Ham Boneless Honey Ham ARCHER FARMS Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts Boneless Honey Ham Boneless Honey Ham Boneless Honey Ham	84.0g	11.5	110	6.0g	5.0g	0.0g	3.0g	15.0g
Boneless Honey Ham Brand: ARCHER FARMS Category: PEPPERONI, SALAMI & COLD CUTS Serving: 84.0g BSI 11.5 Carbs 6.0g Sugar 5.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 3.0g Protein 15.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	GOPICNIC Lunch Snacks & Combinations Turkey Slices & Cheddar Turkey Slices & Cheddar Turkey Slices & Cheddar GOPICNIC Lunch Snacks & Combinations Turkey Slices & Cheddar Turkey Slices & Cheddar Turkey Slices & Cheddar	170.0g	76.22	309	42.0g	23.0g	3.1g	11.0g	10.0g
Turkey Slices & Cheddar Brand: GOPICNIC Category: LUNCH SNACKS & COMBINATIONS Serving: 170.0g BSI 76.22 Carbs 42.0g Sugar 23.0g Fiber 3.1g Fat 11.0g Protein 10.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	DE RUIJTER Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings Milk Chocolate Sprinkles Milk Chocolate Sprinkles Milk Chocolate Sprinkles DE RUIJTER Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings Milk Chocolate Sprinkles Milk Chocolate Sprinkles Milk Chocolate Sprinkles	28.0g	25.36	87	14.0g	13.0g	1.0g	2.9g	1.2g
Milk Chocolate Sprinkles Brand: DE RUIJTER Category: BAKING DECORATIONS & DESSERT TOPPINGS Serving: 28.0g BSI 25.36 Carbs 14.0g Sugar 13.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 2.9g Protein 1.2g
Save to Collection Amazon	KNOUSE FOODS INC. Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings Premium Peach Fruit Fi... Premium Peach Fruit Filling & Topping Premium Peach Fruit Filling & Topping KNOUSE FOODS INC. Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings Premium Peach Fruit Filling & Topping Premium Peach Fruit Filling & Topping Premium Peach Fruit Filling & Topping	85.0g	37.96	80	20.0g	17.0g	1.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Premium Peach Fruit Filling & Topping Brand: KNOUSE FOODS INC. Category: BAKING DECORATIONS & DESSERT TOPPINGS Serving: 85.0g BSI 37.96 Carbs 20.0g Sugar 17.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Wholesome Snacks Ready Fruit, Very Low ... Ready Fruit, Very Low Sodium Ready Fruit, Very Low Sodium HARRIS-TEETER INC. Wholesome Snacks Ready Fruit, Very Low Sodium Ready Fruit, Very Low Sodium Ready Fruit, Very Low Sodium	90.0g	28.03	60	15.0g	13.0g	1.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Ready Fruit, Very Low Sodium Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: WHOLESOME SNACKS Serving: 90.0g BSI 28.03 Carbs 15.0g Sugar 13.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	QUINOA CORPORATION Pasta By Shape & Type Rotini Organic Supergr... Rotini Organic Supergrain Pasta Rotini Organic Supergrain Pasta QUINOA CORPORATION Pasta By Shape & Type Rotini Organic Supergrain Pasta Rotini Organic Supergrain Pasta Rotini Organic Supergrain Pasta	56.0g	82.62	210	46.0g	1.0g	4.0g	1.0g	4.0g
Rotini Organic Supergrain Pasta Brand: QUINOA CORPORATION Category: PASTA BY SHAPE & TYPE Serving: 56.0g BSI 82.62 Carbs 46.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 4.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	NO MANUFACTURER Powdered Drinks Hazelnut Hot Cocoa Hazelnut Hot Cocoa Hazelnut Hot Cocoa NO MANUFACTURER Powdered Drinks Hazelnut Hot Cocoa Hazelnut Hot Cocoa Hazelnut Hot Cocoa	30.0g	47.18	120	26.0g	23.0g	2.0g	2.0g	1.0g
Hazelnut Hot Cocoa Brand: NO MANUFACTURER Category: POWDERED DRINKS Serving: 30.0g BSI 47.18 Carbs 26.0g Sugar 23.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 2.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	NO MANUFACTURER Powdered Drinks Dark Chocolate With Ci... Dark Chocolate With Cinnamon Hot Cocoa Dark Chocolate With Cinnamon Hot Cocoa NO MANUFACTURER Powdered Drinks Dark Chocolate With Cinnamon Hot Cocoa Dark Chocolate With Cinnamon Hot Cocoa Dark Chocolate With Cinnamon Hot Cocoa	30.0g	38.77	120	23.0g	18.0g	3.0g	3.5g	2.0g
Dark Chocolate With Cinnamon Hot Cocoa Brand: NO MANUFACTURER Category: POWDERED DRINKS Serving: 30.0g BSI 38.77 Carbs 23.0g Sugar 18.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 3.5g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	CRYSTAL LIGHT Powdered Drinks Truvia, Naturally Swee... Crystal Light, Truvia, Naturally Sweetened Drink Mix, Tangerine Mango Truvia, Naturally Sweetened Drink Mix, Tangerine Mango CRYSTAL LIGHT Powdered Drinks Truvia, Naturally Sweetened Drink Mix... Crystal Light, Truvia, Naturally Sweetened Drink Mix, Tangerine Mango Truvia, Naturally Sweetened Drink Mix, Tangerine Mango	4.5g	6.0	15	3.0g	3.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Truvia, Naturally Sweetened Drink Mix, Tangerine Mango Brand: CRYSTAL LIGHT Category: POWDERED DRINKS Serving: 4.5g BSI 6.0 Carbs 3.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	TRADER JOE'S Flours & Corn Meal Nuts, Just Almond Meal Nuts, Just Almond Meal Nuts, Just Almond Meal TRADER JOE'S Flours & Corn Meal Nuts, Just Almond Meal Nuts, Just Almond Meal Nuts, Just Almond Meal	30.0g	5.28	180	6.0g	1.0g	3.0g	16.0g	6.0g
Nuts, Just Almond Meal Brand: TRADER JOE'S Category: FLOURS & CORN MEAL Serving: 30.0g BSI 5.28 Carbs 6.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 16.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	GHIRARDELLI Chocolate Rich Chocolate, Luscio... Rich Chocolate, Luscious Filling Rich Chocolate, Luscious Filling GHIRARDELLI Chocolate Rich Chocolate, Luscious Filling Rich Chocolate, Luscious Filling Rich Chocolate, Luscious Filling	15.0g	15.14	70	9.0g	7.0g	1.0g	4.0g	1.0g
Rich Chocolate, Luscious Filling Brand: GHIRARDELLI Category: CHOCOLATE Serving: 15.0g BSI 15.14 Carbs 9.0g Sugar 7.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 4.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	CHARMS LLC. Candy Candy Coated Milk Cara... Candy Coated Milk Caramels Candy Coated Milk Caramels CHARMS LLC. Candy Candy Coated Milk Caramels Candy Coated Milk Caramels Candy Coated Milk Caramels	41.0g	75.58	160	38.0g	30.0g	0.0g	1.5g	0.0g
Candy Coated Milk Caramels Brand: CHARMS LLC. Category: CANDY Serving: 41.0g BSI 75.58 Carbs 38.0g Sugar 30.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 1.5g Protein 0.0g

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

Organic Koala Crisp Cereal

Lundberg Family Farms, Organic Whole Grain Quinoa & Rice, Rosemary Blend

Bran Flake Cereal With Raisins

Toasted Oat Cereal With Apples & Cinnamon

Corn Flakes

Toasted Oats, Whole Grain Toasted Oat Cereal

Honey And Oat Crunch With Almonds

Magic Shapes, Frosted Oat Cereal With Colored Marshmallow Bits

Boneless Honey Ham

Turkey Slices & Cheddar

Milk Chocolate Sprinkles

Premium Peach Fruit Filling & Topping

Ready Fruit, Very Low Sodium

Rotini Organic Supergrain Pasta

Hazelnut Hot Cocoa

Dark Chocolate With Cinnamon Hot Cocoa

Truvia, Naturally Sweetened Drink Mix, Tangerine Mango

Nuts, Just Almond Meal

Rich Chocolate, Luscious Filling

Candy Coated Milk Caramels