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	SPARTAN Canned Fruit Pear Halves Spartan, Pear Halves Pear Halves SPARTAN Canned Fruit Pear Halves Spartan, Pear Halves Pear Halves	130.0g	40.03	100	22.0g	18.0g	2.0g	0.0g	1.0g
Pear Halves Brand: SPARTAN Category: CANNED FRUIT Serving: 130.0g BSI 40.03 Carbs 22.0g Sugar 18.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	LOUISIANA FISH FRY PRODUCTS Gravy Mix Cajun Brown Gravy Mix Cajun Brown Gravy Mix Cajun Brown Gravy Mix LOUISIANA FISH FRY PRODUCTS Gravy Mix Cajun Brown Gravy Mix Cajun Brown Gravy Mix Cajun Brown Gravy Mix	5.0g	5.76	15	3.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	1.0g
Cajun Brown Gravy Mix Brand: LOUISIANA FISH FRY PRODUCTS Category: GRAVY MIX Serving: 5.0g BSI 5.76 Carbs 3.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HILLS BROS. Powdered Drinks Cappuccino Drink Mix Cappuccino Drink Mix Cappuccino Drink Mix HILLS BROS. Powdered Drinks Cappuccino Drink Mix Cappuccino Drink Mix Cappuccino Drink Mix	12.0g	15.6	50	8.0g	0.0g	0.0g	2.0g	0.0g
Cappuccino Drink Mix Brand: HILLS BROS. Category: POWDERED DRINKS Serving: 12.0g BSI 15.6 Carbs 8.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 2.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HILLS BROS. Powdered Drinks Cappuccino Drink Mix Cappuccino Drink Mix Cappuccino Drink Mix HILLS BROS. Powdered Drinks Cappuccino Drink Mix Cappuccino Drink Mix Cappuccino Drink Mix	12.0g	15.6	50	8.0g	0.0g	0.0g	2.0g	0.0g
Cappuccino Drink Mix Brand: HILLS BROS. Category: POWDERED DRINKS Serving: 12.0g BSI 15.6 Carbs 8.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 2.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HILLS BROS Powdered Drinks Cappuccino Drink Mix, ... Hills Bros, Cappuccino Drink Mix, English Toffee Cappuccino Drink Mix, English Toffee HILLS BROS Powdered Drinks Cappuccino Drink Mix, English Toffee Hills Bros, Cappuccino Drink Mix, English Toffee Cappuccino Drink Mix, English Toffee	27.0g	36.49	120	19.0g	15.0g	0.0g	4.5g	2.0g
Cappuccino Drink Mix, English Toffee Brand: HILLS BROS Category: POWDERED DRINKS Serving: 27.0g BSI 36.49 Carbs 19.0g Sugar 15.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 4.5g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	SPARTAN Other Cooking Sauces Sloppy Joe Sauce Sloppy Joe Sauce Sloppy Joe Sauce SPARTAN Other Cooking Sauces Sloppy Joe Sauce Sloppy Joe Sauce Sloppy Joe Sauce	63.0g	21.92	50	12.0g	9.0g	1.0g	0.0g	1.0g
Sloppy Joe Sauce Brand: SPARTAN Category: OTHER COOKING SAUCES Serving: 63.0g BSI 21.92 Carbs 12.0g Sugar 9.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	SPARTAN Canned Fruit Pear Halves In Heavy S... Spartan, Pear Halves In Heavy Syrup Pear Halves In Heavy Syrup SPARTAN Canned Fruit Pear Halves In Heavy Syrup Spartan, Pear Halves In Heavy Syrup Pear Halves In Heavy Syrup	130.0g	40.03	100	22.0g	18.0g	2.0g	0.0g	1.0g
Pear Halves In Heavy Syrup Brand: SPARTAN Category: CANNED FRUIT Serving: 130.0g BSI 40.03 Carbs 22.0g Sugar 18.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	FRENCH'S Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Mustard Spicy With Cay... Mustard Spicy With Cayenne Pepper Mustard Spicy With Cayenne Pepper FRENCH'S Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Mustard Spicy With Cayenne Pepper Mustard Spicy With Cayenne Pepper Mustard Spicy With Cayenne Pepper	5.0g	2.0	5	1.0g	1.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Mustard Spicy With Cayenne Pepper Brand: FRENCH'S Category: KETCHUP, MUSTARD, BBQ & CHEESE SAUCE Serving: 5.0g BSI 2.0 Carbs 1.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	SHARWOOD'S Herbs & Spices Mild Curry Powder Mild Curry Powder Mild Curry Powder SHARWOOD'S Herbs & Spices Mild Curry Powder Mild Curry Powder Mild Curry Powder	10.0g	3.83	25	5.0g	0.0g	3.0g	1.5g	1.0g
Mild Curry Powder Brand: SHARWOOD'S Category: HERBS & SPICES Serving: 10.0g BSI 3.83 Carbs 5.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 1.5g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	NO BULL BURGER Other Meats Veggie Burger, Sundrie... No Bull Burger, Veggie Burger, Sundried Tomato & Spinach Veggie Burger, Sundried Tomato & Spinach NO BULL BURGER Other Meats Veggie Burger, Sundried Tomato & Spinach No Bull Burger, Veggie Burger, Sundried Tomato & Spinach Veggie Burger, Sundried Tomato & Spinach	121.0g	41.21	160	28.0g	4.0g	7.0g	2.5g	9.0g
Veggie Burger, Sundried Tomato & Spinach Brand: NO BULL BURGER Category: OTHER MEATS Serving: 121.0g BSI 41.21 Carbs 28.0g Sugar 4.0g Fiber 7.0g Fat 2.5g Protein 9.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	BETTYLOUSINC.COM Nut & Seed Butters Powdered Organic Peanu... Powdered Organic Peanut Butter Powdered Organic Peanut Butter BETTYLOUSINC.COM Nut & Seed Butters Powdered Organic Peanut Butter Powdered Organic Peanut Butter Powdered Organic Peanut Butter	12.0g	7.32	45	5.0g	3.0g	1.0g	1.5g	4.0g
Powdered Organic Peanut Butter Brand: BETTYLOUSINC.COM Category: NUT & SEED BUTTERS Serving: 12.0g BSI 7.32 Carbs 5.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 1.5g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	NEWMAN'S OWN Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Honey Mustard Lite Dre... Honey Mustard Lite Dressing Honey Mustard Lite Dressing NEWMAN'S OWN Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Honey Mustard Lite Dressing Honey Mustard Lite Dressing Honey Mustard Lite Dressing	30.0g	13.72	70	7.0g	5.0g	0.0g	4.0g	0.0g
Honey Mustard Lite Dressing Brand: NEWMAN'S OWN Category: KETCHUP, MUSTARD, BBQ & CHEESE SAUCE Serving: 30.0g BSI 13.72 Carbs 7.0g Sugar 5.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 4.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	IMG HOLDINGS INC. Other Grains & Seeds Quinoa Quinoa Quinoa IMG HOLDINGS INC. Other Grains & Seeds Quinoa Quinoa Quinoa	50.0g	62.34	180	35.0g	1.0g	3.0g	2.0g	5.0g
Quinoa Brand: IMG HOLDINGS INC. Category: OTHER GRAINS & SEEDS Serving: 50.0g BSI 62.34 Carbs 35.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 2.0g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	WISE FOODS, INC. Other Snacks Corn Sncks Corn Sncks Corn Sncks WISE FOODS, INC. Other Snacks Corn Sncks Corn Sncks Corn Sncks	28.0g	32.06	150	17.0g	2.0g	0.0g	8.0g	2.0g
Corn Sncks Brand: WISE FOODS, INC. Category: OTHER SNACKS Serving: 28.0g BSI 32.06 Carbs 17.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 8.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	SPARTAN Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers Reduced Sodium Seasoni... Reduced Sodium Seasoning Mix Reduced Sodium Seasoning Mix SPARTAN Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers Reduced Sodium Seasoning Mix Reduced Sodium Seasoning Mix Reduced Sodium Seasoning Mix	6.0g	8.0	20	4.0g	2.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Reduced Sodium Seasoning Mix Brand: SPARTAN Category: SEASONING MIXES, SALTS, MARINADES & TENDERIZERS Serving: 6.0g BSI 8.0 Carbs 4.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	ATKINS Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Caramel Nut Chew Bar Caramel Nut Chew Bar Caramel Nut Chew Bar ATKINS Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Caramel Nut Chew Bar Caramel Nut Chew Bar Caramel Nut Chew Bar	34.0g	20.61	130	17.0g	1.0g	6.0g	8.0g	5.0g
Caramel Nut Chew Bar Brand: ATKINS Category: SNACK, ENERGY & GRANOLA BARS Serving: 34.0g BSI 20.61 Carbs 17.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 6.0g Fat 8.0g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	SHARWOOD'S Crackers & Biscotti Indian Puppodums Indian Puppodums Indian Puppodums SHARWOOD'S Crackers & Biscotti Indian Puppodums Indian Puppodums Indian Puppodums	30.0g	17.3	80	13.0g	0.0g	4.0g	0.0g	6.0g
Indian Puppodums Brand: SHARWOOD'S Category: CRACKERS & BISCOTTI Serving: 30.0g BSI 17.3 Carbs 13.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 4.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	KING Candy Original Peppermint Ro... Original Peppermint Rollen Original Peppermint Rollen KING Candy Original Peppermint Rollen Original Peppermint Rollen Original Peppermint Rollen	100.0g	100.0	395	98.0g	97.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.5g
Original Peppermint Rollen Brand: KING Category: CANDY Serving: 100.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 98.0g Sugar 97.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.5g
Save to Collection Amazon	SPARTAN Pasta By Shape & Type Traditional Thin Spagh... Spartan, Traditional Thin Spaghetti, Enriched Macaroni Product Traditional Thin Spaghetti, Enriched Macaroni Product SPARTAN Pasta By Shape & Type Traditional Thin Spaghetti, Enriched ... Spartan, Traditional Thin Spaghetti, Enriched Macaroni Product Traditional Thin Spaghetti, Enriched Macaroni Product	56.0g	75.8	200	41.0g	2.0g	2.0g	1.0g	7.0g
Traditional Thin Spaghetti, Enriched Macaroni Product Brand: SPARTAN 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	SPARTAN Pasta By Shape & Type Traditional Tricolor R... Spartan, Traditional Tricolor Rotini, Enriched Macaroni, Tomato And Spinach Macaroni Product Traditional Tricolor Rotini, Enriched Macaroni, Tomato And Spinach Macaroni Product SPARTAN Pasta By Shape & Type Traditional Tricolor Rotini, Enriched... Spartan, Traditional Tricolor Rotini, Enriched Macaroni, Tomato And Spinach Macaroni Product Traditional Tricolor Rotini, Enriched Macaroni, Tomato And Spinach Macaroni Product	56.0g	79.71	210	42.0g	2.0g	1.0g	1.0g	7.0g
Traditional Tricolor Rotini, Enriched Macaroni, Tomato And Spinach Macaroni Product Brand: SPARTAN Category: PASTA BY SHAPE & TYPE Serving: 56.0g BSI 79.71 Carbs 42.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 7.0g

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

Pear Halves

Cajun Brown Gravy Mix

Cappuccino Drink Mix

Cappuccino Drink Mix

Cappuccino Drink Mix, English Toffee

Sloppy Joe Sauce

Pear Halves In Heavy Syrup

Mustard Spicy With Cayenne Pepper

Mild Curry Powder

Veggie Burger, Sundried Tomato & Spinach

Powdered Organic Peanut Butter

Honey Mustard Lite Dressing

Quinoa

Corn Sncks

Reduced Sodium Seasoning Mix

Caramel Nut Chew Bar

Indian Puppodums

Original Peppermint Rollen

Traditional Thin Spaghetti, Enriched Macaroni Product

Traditional Tricolor Rotini, Enriched Macaroni, Tomato And Spinach Macaroni Product