Foods containing high-glycemic ingredients like refined sugars and starches that cause quick blood sugar elevation
| BSI | Food | Serving | Carbs | Fiber | Fat | Protein | Sugars | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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General Mills Sales Inc.
General Mills Sales Inc.
|
35.0g | 22.0g | 1.0g | 7.0g | 3.0g | 9.0g | 160 | |
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Western Family Foods, Inc.
Western Family Foods, Inc.
|
38.0g | 21.0g | 1.0g | 8.0g | 2.0g | 13.0g | 160 | |
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Baker Boys
Baker Boys
|
70.0g | 39.0g | 3.0g | 9.0g | 4.0g | 17.0g | 260 | |
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Frito Lay Company
Frito Lay Company
|
28.0g | 16.0g | 1.0g | 6.0g | 2.0g | 1.0g | 130 | |
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Frito Lay Company
Frito Lay Company
|
35.4g | 20.0g | 1.0g | 8.0g | 2.0g | 1.0g | 170 | |
|
Frito Lay Company
Frito Lay Company
|
31.8g | 20.0g | 1.0g | 8.0g | 2.0g | 1.0g | 170 | |
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Frito Lay Company
Frito Lay Company
|
42.5g | 25.0g | 1.0g | 10.0g | 3.0g | 1.0g | 200 | |
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General Mills Sales Inc.
General Mills Sales Inc.
|
32.0g | 22.0g | 1.0g | 6.0g | 2.0g | 12.0g | 150 | |
|
Frito Lay Company
Frito Lay Company
|
35.4g | 22.0g | 1.0g | 9.0g | 2.0g | 11.0g | 170 | |
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Frito Lay Company
Frito Lay Company
|
28.0g | 17.0g | 1.0g | 8.0g | 1.0g | 14.0g | 140 | |
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Frito Lay Company
Frito Lay Company
|
28.0g | 14.0g | 2.0g | 9.0g | 3.0g | 1.0g | 150 | |
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Frito Lay Company
Frito Lay Company
|
35.4g | 23.0g | 2.0g | 7.0g | 4.0g | 1.0g | 170 | |
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Frito Lay Company
Frito Lay Company
|
35.4g | 24.0g | 1.0g | 6.0g | 4.0g | 1.0g | 170 | |
|
Frito Lay Company
Frito Lay Company
|
28.0g | 16.0g | 1.0g | 9.0g | 2.0g | 1.0g | 150 | |
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Topco Associates, Inc.
Topco Associates, Inc.
|
34.0g | 30.0g | 1.0g | 1.0g | 2.0g | 27.0g | 130 | |
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Topco Associates, Inc.
Topco Associates, Inc.
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34.0g | 23.0g | 1.0g | 7.0g | 2.0g | 12.0g | 150 | |
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Topco Associates, Inc.
Topco Associates, Inc.
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31.0g | 20.0g | 1.0g | 6.0g | 1.0g | 10.0g | 130 | |
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General Mills Sales Inc.
General Mills Sales Inc.
|
24.0g | 17.0g | 5.0g | 2.5g | 1.0g | 5.0g | 80 | |
| 42.0g | 22.0g | 3.0g | 15.0g | 3.0g | 16.0g | 220 | ||
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Boulder Homemade, Inc.
Boulder Homemade, Inc.
|
105.0g | 33.0g | 1.1g | 9.0g | 5.0g | 24.0g | 228 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this blood sugar category and how to use these foods
Rocket Fuel foods are foods containing high-glycemic ingredients like refined sugars and starches that cause quick blood sugar elevation. There are 176,121 foods tagged as Rocket Fuel in our database, helping you identify options that match this blood sugar impact profile.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.