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	RIQUEZA DA BEIRA Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Fig Jam Riqueza Da Beira, Fig Jam Fig Jam RIQUEZA DA BEIRA Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Fig Jam Riqueza Da Beira, Fig Jam Fig Jam	10.0g	11.77	25	6.0g	6.0g	0.1g	0.0g	0.1g
Fig Jam Brand: RIQUEZA DA BEIRA Category: JAM, JELLY & FRUIT SPREADS Serving: 10.0g BSI 11.77 Carbs 6.0g Sugar 6.0g Fiber 0.1g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.1g
Save to Collection Amazon	QUINTA DE JUGAIS - COM. DE PRODUTOS ALIMENTARES, LDA. Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Jugais, Traditional Bl... Jugais, Traditional Blackberry Jam Jugais, Traditional Blackberry Jam QUINTA DE JUGAIS - COM. DE PRODUTOS ALIMENTARES, LDA. Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Jugais, Traditional Blackberry Jam Jugais, Traditional Blackberry Jam Jugais, Traditional Blackberry Jam	20.0g	24.94	51	12.5g	12.0g	0.0g	0.1g	0.2g
Jugais, Traditional Blackberry Jam Brand: QUINTA DE JUGAIS - COM. DE PRODUTOS ALIMENTARES, LDA. Category: JAM, JELLY & FRUIT SPREADS Serving: 20.0g BSI 24.94 Carbs 12.5g Sugar 12.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.1g Protein 0.2g
Save to Collection Amazon	TRADER JOE'S Crackers & Biscotti Sourdough Toasts Sourdough Toasts Sourdough Toasts TRADER JOE'S Crackers & Biscotti Sourdough Toasts Sourdough Toasts Sourdough Toasts	30.0g	24.11	150	14.0g	0.0g	1.0g	8.0g	5.0g
Sourdough Toasts Brand: TRADER JOE'S Category: CRACKERS & BISCOTTI Serving: 30.0g BSI 24.11 Carbs 14.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 8.0g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	TRADER JOE'S Other Snacks Turkey Jerky Turkey Jerky Turkey Jerky TRADER JOE'S Other Snacks Turkey Jerky Turkey Jerky Turkey Jerky	28.0g	11.06	60	6.0g	5.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g
Turkey Jerky Brand: TRADER JOE'S Category: OTHER SNACKS Serving: 28.0g BSI 11.06 Carbs 6.0g Sugar 5.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 11.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	EUROPEAN GOURMET BAKERY Puddings & Custards Organic Cooked Pudding... European Gourmet Bakery, Organic Cooked Pudding & Pie Filling Mix, Butterscotch Organic Cooked Pudding & Pie Filling Mix, Butterscotch EUROPEAN GOURMET BAKERY Puddings & Custards Organic Cooked Pudding & Pie Filling ... European Gourmet Bakery, Organic Cooked Pudding & Pie Filling Mix, Butterscotch Organic Cooked Pudding & Pie Filling Mix, Butterscotch	25.0g	46.0	100	23.0g	17.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Organic Cooked Pudding & Pie Filling Mix, Butterscotch Brand: EUROPEAN GOURMET BAKERY Category: PUDDINGS & CUSTARDS Serving: 25.0g BSI 46.0 Carbs 23.0g Sugar 17.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	SNOW FARMS Wholesome Snacks Dried Cranberries Snow Farms, Dried Cranberries Dried Cranberries SNOW FARMS Wholesome Snacks Dried Cranberries Snow Farms, Dried Cranberries Dried Cranberries	40.0g	61.69	130	33.0g	26.0g	2.0g	0.0g	1.0g
Dried Cranberries Brand: SNOW FARMS Category: WHOLESOME SNACKS Serving: 40.0g BSI 61.69 Carbs 33.0g Sugar 26.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	CONCORD CONFECTIONS Candy Candy Blox Candy Blox Candy Blox CONCORD CONFECTIONS Candy Candy Blox Candy Blox Candy Blox	14.0g	26.0	50	13.0g	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Candy Blox Brand: CONCORD CONFECTIONS Category: CANDY Serving: 14.0g BSI 26.0 Carbs 13.0g Sugar 13.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	DUBBLE BUBBLE Chewing Gum & Mints Bubble Gum Bubble Gum Bubble Gum DUBBLE BUBBLE Chewing Gum & Mints Bubble Gum Bubble Gum Bubble Gum	6.0g	10.0	20	5.0g	5.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Bubble Gum Brand: DUBBLE BUBBLE Category: CHEWING GUM & MINTS Serving: 6.0g BSI 10.0 Carbs 5.0g Sugar 5.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	CANDY BLOX Candy The Candy You Play Wit... The Candy You Play With!, Assorted Fruit Flavors The Candy You Play With!, Assorted Fruit Flavors CANDY BLOX Candy The Candy You Play With!, Assorted Fr... The Candy You Play With!, Assorted Fruit Flavors The Candy You Play With!, Assorted Fruit Flavors	14.0g	26.0	50	13.0g	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
The Candy You Play With!, Assorted Fruit Flavors Brand: CANDY BLOX Category: CANDY Serving: 14.0g BSI 26.0 Carbs 13.0g Sugar 13.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Harris Teeter, Organic... Harris Teeter, Organics Blueberry Preserves Harris Teeter, Organics Blueberry Preserves HARRIS-TEETER INC. Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Harris Teeter, Organics Blueberry Pre... Harris Teeter, Organics Blueberry Preserves Harris Teeter, Organics Blueberry Preserves	20.0g	24.0	50	12.0g	12.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Harris Teeter, Organics Blueberry Preserves Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: JAM, JELLY & FRUIT SPREADS Serving: 20.0g BSI 24.0 Carbs 12.0g Sugar 12.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Harris Teeter, Raspber... Harris Teeter, Raspberry Preserves Harris Teeter, Raspberry Preserves HARRIS-TEETER INC. Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Harris Teeter, Raspberry Preserves Harris Teeter, Raspberry Preserves Harris Teeter, Raspberry Preserves	20.0g	24.0	50	12.0g	12.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Harris Teeter, Raspberry Preserves Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: JAM, JELLY & FRUIT SPREADS Serving: 20.0g BSI 24.0 Carbs 12.0g Sugar 12.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Harris Teeter, Strawbe... Harris Teeter, Strawberry Preserves Harris Teeter, Strawberry Preserves HARRIS-TEETER INC. Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Harris Teeter, Strawberry Preserves Harris Teeter, Strawberry Preserves Harris Teeter, Strawberry Preserves	20.0g	24.0	50	12.0g	12.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Harris Teeter, Strawberry Preserves Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: JAM, JELLY & FRUIT SPREADS Serving: 20.0g BSI 24.0 Carbs 12.0g Sugar 12.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HEMPLER'S Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts Family Classic Peppero... Family Classic Pepperoni Sticks Family Classic Pepperoni Sticks HEMPLER'S Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts Family Classic Pepperoni Sticks Family Classic Pepperoni Sticks Family Classic Pepperoni Sticks	51.0g	8.84	230	5.0g	3.0g	0.0g	22.0g	13.0g
Family Classic Pepperoni Sticks Brand: HEMPLER'S Category: PEPPERONI, SALAMI & COLD CUTS Serving: 51.0g BSI 8.84 Carbs 5.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 22.0g Protein 13.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	PASTORELLI Breads & Buns Pizza Crusts, Whole Wheat Pastorelli, Pizza Crusts, Whole Wheat Pizza Crusts, Whole Wheat PASTORELLI Breads & Buns Pizza Crusts, Whole Wheat Pastorelli, Pizza Crusts, Whole Wheat Pizza Crusts, Whole Wheat	50.0g	46.61	160	28.0g	1.0g	4.0g	3.0g	5.0g
Pizza Crusts, Whole Wheat Brand: PASTORELLI Category: BREADS & BUNS Serving: 50.0g BSI 46.61 Carbs 28.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 4.0g Fat 3.0g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	MAESRI Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces Yellow Curry Paste Maesri, Yellow Curry Paste Yellow Curry Paste MAESRI Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces Yellow Curry Paste Maesri, Yellow Curry Paste Yellow Curry Paste	17.0g	5.91	30	4.0g	2.0g	1.0g	1.5g	0.0g
Yellow Curry Paste Brand: MAESRI Category: ORIENTAL, MEXICAN & ETHNIC SAUCES Serving: 17.0g BSI 5.91 Carbs 4.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 1.5g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	VIRGIN COCO Cookies & Biscuits Coconut Cookie Rolls, ... Virgin Coco, Coconut Cookie Rolls, Banana Coconut Cookie Rolls, Banana VIRGIN COCO Cookies & Biscuits Coconut Cookie Rolls, Banana Virgin Coco, Coconut Cookie Rolls, Banana Coconut Cookie Rolls, Banana	30.0g	38.14	160	20.0g	7.0g	0.0g	8.0g	1.0g
Coconut Cookie Rolls, Banana Brand: VIRGIN COCO Category: COOKIES & BISCUITS Serving: 30.0g BSI 38.14 Carbs 20.0g Sugar 7.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 8.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	UNIBIC Cookies & Biscuits Anzac Biscuit Unibic, Anzac Biscuit Anzac Biscuit UNIBIC Cookies & Biscuits Anzac Biscuit Unibic, Anzac Biscuit Anzac Biscuit	25.0g	30.78	120	17.0g	7.0g	1.0g	5.0g	1.0g
Anzac Biscuit Brand: UNIBIC Category: COOKIES & BISCUITS Serving: 25.0g BSI 30.78 Carbs 17.0g Sugar 7.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 5.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	MAMA SITA'S Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers Ilocano Pinapaitan Bit... Mama Sita's, Ilocano Pinapaitan Bitter Stew Mix Ilocano Pinapaitan Bitter Stew Mix MAMA SITA'S Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers Ilocano Pinapaitan Bitter Stew Mix Mama Sita's, Ilocano Pinapaitan Bitter Stew Mix Ilocano Pinapaitan Bitter Stew Mix	6.0g	5.8	15	3.0g	1.0g	0.0g	0.0g	1.0g
Ilocano Pinapaitan Bitter Stew Mix Brand: MAMA SITA'S Category: SEASONING MIXES, SALTS, MARINADES & TENDERIZERS Serving: 6.0g BSI 5.8 Carbs 3.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HOSODA BROS Cookies & Biscuits Bourbon Baked Cookies Hosoda Bros, Bourbon Baked Cookies Bourbon Baked Cookies HOSODA BROS Cookies & Biscuits Bourbon Baked Cookies Hosoda Bros, Bourbon Baked Cookies Bourbon Baked Cookies	28.3g	33.96	150	18.0g	6.0g	0.0g	8.0g	2.0g
Bourbon Baked Cookies Brand: HOSODA BROS Category: COOKIES & BISCUITS Serving: 28.3g BSI 33.96 Carbs 18.0g Sugar 6.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 8.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	BUENAS Nut & Seed Butters Sweet Coconut Spread Buenas, Sweet Coconut Spread Sweet Coconut Spread BUENAS Nut & Seed Butters Sweet Coconut Spread Buenas, Sweet Coconut Spread Sweet Coconut Spread	15.0g	23.99	50	13.0g	9.0g	1.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Sweet Coconut Spread Brand: BUENAS Category: NUT & SEED BUTTERS Serving: 15.0g BSI 23.99 Carbs 13.0g Sugar 9.0g Fiber 1.0g 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

Fig Jam

Jugais, Traditional Blackberry Jam

Sourdough Toasts

Turkey Jerky

Organic Cooked Pudding & Pie Filling Mix, Butterscotch

Dried Cranberries

Candy Blox

Bubble Gum

The Candy You Play With!, Assorted Fruit Flavors

Harris Teeter, Organics Blueberry Preserves

Harris Teeter, Raspberry Preserves

Harris Teeter, Strawberry Preserves

Family Classic Pepperoni Sticks

Pizza Crusts, Whole Wheat

Yellow Curry Paste

Coconut Cookie Rolls, Banana

Anzac Biscuit

Ilocano Pinapaitan Bitter Stew Mix

Bourbon Baked Cookies

Sweet Coconut Spread