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	RED HOTS Candy Candy, Cinnamon Red Hots, Candy, Cinnamon Candy, Cinnamon RED HOTS Candy Candy, Cinnamon Red Hots, Candy, Cinnamon Candy, Cinnamon	15.0g	30.0	60	15.0g	12.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Candy, Cinnamon Brand: RED HOTS Category: CANDY Serving: 15.0g BSI 30.0 Carbs 15.0g Sugar 12.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	NO MANUFACTURER Candy Caramel Hard Candies Caramel Hard Candies Caramel Hard Candies NO MANUFACTURER Candy Caramel Hard Candies Caramel Hard Candies Caramel Hard Candies	16.0g	27.61	40	14.0g	0.0g	0.0g	1.5g	0.0g
Caramel Hard Candies Brand: NO MANUFACTURER Category: CANDY Serving: 16.0g BSI 27.61 Carbs 14.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 1.5g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	LINK SNACKS, INC. Other Snacks Beef Jerky Beef Jerky Beef Jerky LINK SNACKS, INC. Other Snacks Beef Jerky Beef Jerky Beef Jerky	28.0g	12.82	80	7.0g	7.0g	0.0g	1.0g	11.0g
Beef Jerky Brand: LINK SNACKS, INC. Category: OTHER SNACKS Serving: 28.0g BSI 12.82 Carbs 7.0g Sugar 7.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 11.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	AMERICAN LICORICE CO. Candy Artificially Flavored ... Artificially Flavored Candy Artificially Flavored Candy AMERICAN LICORICE CO. Candy Artificially Flavored Candy Artificially Flavored Candy Artificially Flavored Candy	40.0g	55.06	160	29.0g	14.0g	1.0g	4.5g	0.0g
Artificially Flavored Candy Brand: AMERICAN LICORICE CO. Category: CANDY Serving: 40.0g BSI 55.06 Carbs 29.0g Sugar 14.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 4.5g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	BIT-O-HONEY Candy Candy Candy Candy BIT-O-HONEY Candy Candy Candy Candy	40.0g	62.96	150	32.0g	19.0g	0.0g	3.0g	1.0g
Candy Brand: BIT-O-HONEY Category: CANDY Serving: 40.0g BSI 62.96 Carbs 32.0g Sugar 19.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 3.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	LINDT & SPRUNGLI (USA) INC. Chocolate Assorted Chocolate Tru... Assorted Chocolate Truffles Assorted Chocolate Truffles LINDT & SPRUNGLI (USA) INC. Chocolate Assorted Chocolate Truffles Assorted Chocolate Truffles Assorted Chocolate Truffles	36.0g	25.46	230	15.0g	14.0g	1.0g	19.0g	2.0g
Assorted Chocolate Truffles Brand: LINDT & SPRUNGLI (USA) INC. Category: CHOCOLATE Serving: 36.0g BSI 25.46 Carbs 15.0g Sugar 14.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 19.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	LINDT & SPRUNGLI (USA) INC. Chocolate Milk Chocolate Truffles Milk Chocolate Truffles Milk Chocolate Truffles LINDT & SPRUNGLI (USA) INC. Chocolate Milk Chocolate Truffles Milk Chocolate Truffles Milk Chocolate Truffles	36.0g	27.52	220	16.0g	14.0g	1.0g	17.0g	2.0g
Milk Chocolate Truffles Brand: LINDT & SPRUNGLI (USA) INC. Category: CHOCOLATE Serving: 36.0g BSI 27.52 Carbs 16.0g Sugar 14.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 17.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	SPARTAN Milk Additives Coffee Creamer Coffee Creamer Coffee Creamer SPARTAN Milk Additives Coffee Creamer Coffee Creamer Coffee Creamer	11.0g	17.51	50	9.0g	7.0g	0.0g	2.0g	0.0g
Coffee Creamer Brand: SPARTAN Category: MILK ADDITIVES Serving: 11.0g BSI 17.51 Carbs 9.0g Sugar 7.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 2.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	WEIS MARKETS, INC. Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes Classic Cake Mix Classic Cake Mix Classic Cake Mix WEIS MARKETS, INC. Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes Classic Cake Mix Classic Cake Mix Classic Cake Mix	38.0g	62.99	140	32.0g	23.0g	0.0g	0.0g	3.0g
Classic Cake Mix Brand: WEIS MARKETS, INC. Category: CAKE, COOKIE & CUPCAKE MIXES Serving: 38.0g BSI 62.99 Carbs 32.0g Sugar 23.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	NATURAL DIRECTIONS Canned Fruit Sauce Sauce Sauce NATURAL DIRECTIONS Canned Fruit Sauce Sauce Sauce	70.0g	54.04	100	28.0g	25.0g	1.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Sauce Brand: NATURAL DIRECTIONS Category: CANNED FRUIT Serving: 70.0g BSI 54.04 Carbs 28.0g Sugar 25.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	WESTERN FAMILY Canned Fruit Choice Unpeeled Aprico... Choice Unpeeled Apricots Halves In Heavy Syrup Choice Unpeeled Apricots Halves In Heavy Syrup WESTERN FAMILY Canned Fruit Choice Unpeeled Apricots Halves In He... Choice Unpeeled Apricots Halves In Heavy Syrup Choice Unpeeled Apricots Halves In Heavy Syrup	128.0g	56.01	120	28.0g	21.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Choice Unpeeled Apricots Halves In Heavy Syrup Brand: WESTERN FAMILY Category: CANNED FRUIT Serving: 128.0g BSI 56.01 Carbs 28.0g Sugar 21.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	SPARTAN Milk Additives Coffee Creamer Coffee Creamer Coffee Creamer SPARTAN Milk Additives Coffee Creamer Coffee Creamer Coffee Creamer	2.0g	1.93	10	1.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.5g	0.0g
Coffee Creamer Brand: SPARTAN Category: MILK ADDITIVES Serving: 2.0g BSI 1.93 Carbs 1.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.5g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	SPARTAN Powdered Drinks Hot Cocoa Mix, Milk Ch... Spartan, Hot Cocoa Mix, Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix, Milk Chocolate SPARTAN Powdered Drinks Hot Cocoa Mix, Milk Chocolate Spartan, Hot Cocoa Mix, Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix, Milk Chocolate	35.0g	57.06	140	30.0g	28.0g	1.0g	1.0g	2.0g
Hot Cocoa Mix, Milk Chocolate Brand: SPARTAN Category: POWDERED DRINKS Serving: 35.0g BSI 57.06 Carbs 30.0g Sugar 28.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	ROBERTSON'S Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Lemon Curd Robertson's, Lemon Curd Lemon Curd ROBERTSON'S Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Lemon Curd Robertson's, Lemon Curd Lemon Curd	41.0g	53.6	110	27.0g	23.0g	0.0g	2.0g	0.0g
Lemon Curd Brand: ROBERTSON'S Category: JAM, JELLY & FRUIT SPREADS Serving: 41.0g BSI 53.6 Carbs 27.0g Sugar 23.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 2.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	LITTLE DUCK ORGANICS Wholesome Snacks Tiny Fruits Freeze Dri... Tiny Fruits Freeze Dried Snacks! Tiny Fruits Freeze Dried Snacks! LITTLE DUCK ORGANICS Wholesome Snacks Tiny Fruits Freeze Dried Snacks! Tiny Fruits Freeze Dried Snacks! Tiny Fruits Freeze Dried Snacks!	7.0g	9.71	24	6.0g	4.0g	1.0g	0.0g	1.0g
Tiny Fruits Freeze Dried Snacks! Brand: LITTLE DUCK ORGANICS Category: WHOLESOME SNACKS Serving: 7.0g BSI 9.71 Carbs 6.0g Sugar 4.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	LITTLE DUCK ORGANICS Wholesome Snacks Tiny Fruits+Veggies Fr... Tiny Fruits+Veggies Freeze Dried Snacks Tiny Fruits+Veggies Freeze Dried Snacks LITTLE DUCK ORGANICS Wholesome Snacks Tiny Fruits+Veggies Freeze Dried Snacks Tiny Fruits+Veggies Freeze Dried Snacks Tiny Fruits+Veggies Freeze Dried Snacks	7.0g	7.6	26	5.0g	3.0g	1.0g	1.0g	1.0g
Tiny Fruits+Veggies Freeze Dried Snacks Brand: LITTLE DUCK ORGANICS Category: WHOLESOME SNACKS Serving: 7.0g BSI 7.6 Carbs 5.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	STARBUCKS Coffee Vanilla Latte Via Instant Vanilla Latte Via Instant Vanilla Latte Via Instant STARBUCKS Coffee Vanilla Latte Via Instant Vanilla Latte Via Instant Vanilla Latte Via Instant	31.0g	40.2	130	21.0g	19.0g	0.0g	3.5g	4.0g
Vanilla Latte Via Instant Brand: STARBUCKS Category: COFFEE Serving: 31.0g BSI 40.2 Carbs 21.0g Sugar 19.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 3.5g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	WINCO FOODS Milk Additives Irish Cream Irish Cream Irish Cream WINCO FOODS Milk Additives Irish Cream Irish Cream Irish Cream	12.0g	17.44	60	9.0g	7.0g	0.0g	2.5g	0.0g
Irish Cream Brand: WINCO FOODS Category: MILK ADDITIVES Serving: 12.0g BSI 17.44 Carbs 9.0g Sugar 7.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 2.5g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HAK'S Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Bbq Sauce Bbq Sauce Bbq Sauce HAK'S Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Bbq Sauce Bbq Sauce Bbq Sauce	37.0g	30.0	60	15.0g	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Bbq Sauce Brand: HAK'S Category: KETCHUP, MUSTARD, BBQ & CHEESE SAUCE Serving: 37.0g BSI 30.0 Carbs 15.0g Sugar 13.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	PURE FOOD COMPANY INC. Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers Herb Ox, Granulated Bo... Herb Ox, Granulated Bouillon, Beef Herb Ox, Granulated Bouillon, Beef PURE FOOD COMPANY INC. Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers Herb Ox, Granulated Bouillon, Beef Herb Ox, Granulated Bouillon, Beef Herb Ox, Granulated Bouillon, Beef	3.5g	4.0	10	2.0g	1.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Herb Ox, Granulated Bouillon, Beef Brand: PURE FOOD COMPANY INC. Category: SEASONING MIXES, SALTS, MARINADES & TENDERIZERS Serving: 3.5g BSI 4.0 Carbs 2.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g 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

Candy, Cinnamon

Caramel Hard Candies

Beef Jerky

Artificially Flavored Candy

Candy

Assorted Chocolate Truffles

Milk Chocolate Truffles

Coffee Creamer

Classic Cake Mix

Sauce

Choice Unpeeled Apricots Halves In Heavy Syrup

Coffee Creamer

Hot Cocoa Mix, Milk Chocolate

Lemon Curd

Tiny Fruits Freeze Dried Snacks!

Tiny Fruits+Veggies Freeze Dried Snacks

Vanilla Latte Via Instant

Irish Cream

Bbq Sauce

Herb Ox, Granulated Bouillon, Beef