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	Fiber	Fat	Protein	Sugars	Ingredients
Save to Collection Amazon	Sweet Gherkins Sweet Gherkins TARGET STORES Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes Sweet Gherkins Sweet Gherkins TARGET STORES Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes	28.0g	16.0	30	8.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	7.0g	10
Sweet Gherkins Brand: MARKET PANTRY Category: PICKLES, OLIVES, PEPPERS & RELISHES Serving: 28.0g BSI 16.0 Carbs 8.0g Sugar 7.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Homestyle Sweet Relish... Homestyle Sweet Relish, Homestyle TARGET STORES Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes Homestyle Sweet Relish, Homestyle Homestyle Sweet Relish, Homestyle TARGET STORES Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes	15.0g	6.0	15	3.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	3.0g	17
Homestyle Sweet Relish, Homestyle Brand: MARKET PANTRY Category: PICKLES, OLIVES, PEPPERS & RELISHES Serving: 15.0g BSI 6.0 Carbs 3.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Bold & Savory Poultry ... Bold & Savory Poultry Seasoning Rub, Bold & Savory Poultry THE KROGER CO. Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers Bold & Savory Poultry Seasoning Rub, ... Bold & Savory Poultry Seasoning Rub, Bold & Savory Poultry THE KROGER CO. Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers	1.0g	2.0	—	1.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	9
Bold & Savory Poultry Seasoning Rub, Bold & Savory Poultry Brand: PRIVATE SELECTION Category: SEASONING MIXES, SALTS, MARINADES & TENDERIZERS Serving: 1.0g BSI 2.0 Carbs 1.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Plum Sauce Plum Sauce LEE KUM KEE CO. LTD. Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces Plum Sauce Plum Sauce LEE KUM KEE CO. LTD. Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces	38.0g	46.0	90	23.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	23.0g	11
Plum Sauce Brand: LEE KUM KEE Category: ORIENTAL, MEXICAN & ETHNIC SAUCES Serving: 38.0g BSI 46.0 Carbs 23.0g Sugar 23.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Endless Gummy Variety ... Endless Gummy Variety Candy FERRARA CANDY COMPANY Candy Endless Gummy Variety Candy Endless Gummy Variety Candy FERRARA CANDY COMPANY Candy	40.0g	70.0	140	35.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	25.0g	24
Endless Gummy Variety Candy Brand: RANDOMS Category: CANDY Serving: 40.0g BSI 70.0 Carbs 35.0g Sugar 25.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Japanese Steak & Cutle... Japanese Steak & Cutlet Katsu Sauce, Japanese Steak & Cutlet KIKKOMAN SALES USA, INC. Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces Japanese Steak & Cutlet Katsu Sauce, ... Japanese Steak & Cutlet Katsu Sauce, Japanese Steak & Cutlet KIKKOMAN SALES USA, INC. Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces	17.0g	10.0	20	5.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	4.0g	18
Japanese Steak & Cutlet Katsu Sauce, Japanese Steak & Cutlet Brand: KIKKOMAN Category: ORIENTAL, MEXICAN & ETHNIC SAUCES Serving: 17.0g BSI 10.0 Carbs 5.0g Sugar 4.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Sweet & Sour Dipping S... Sweet & Sour Dipping Sauce, Sweet & Sour KIKKOMAN SALES USA, INC. Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces Sweet & Sour Dipping Sauce, Sweet & Sour Sweet & Sour Dipping Sauce, Sweet & Sour KIKKOMAN SALES USA, INC. Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces	38.0g	34.0	70	17.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	15.0g	13
Sweet & Sour Dipping Sauce, Sweet & Sour Brand: KIKKOMAN Category: ORIENTAL, MEXICAN & ETHNIC SAUCES Serving: 38.0g BSI 34.0 Carbs 17.0g Sugar 15.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Cupcake Decorating Kit Cupcake Decorating Kit WILTON INDUSTRIES INC. Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings Cupcake Decorating Kit Cupcake Decorating Kit WILTON INDUSTRIES INC. Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings	4.0g	8.0	15	4.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	2.0g	12
Cupcake Decorating Kit Brand: WILTON Category: BAKING DECORATIONS & DESSERT TOPPINGS Serving: 4.0g BSI 8.0 Carbs 4.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Strawberry Gelatin Des... Strawberry Gelatin Dessert, Strawberry AHOLD USA, INC. Gelatin, Gels, Pectins & Desserts Strawberry Gelatin Dessert, Strawberry Strawberry Gelatin Dessert, Strawberry AHOLD USA, INC. Gelatin, Gels, Pectins & Desserts	21.0g	37.64	80	19.0g	0.0g	0.0g	1.0g	19.0g	13
Strawberry Gelatin Dessert, Strawberry Brand: AHOLD Category: GELATIN, GELS, PECTINS & DESSERTS Serving: 21.0g BSI 37.64 Carbs 19.0g Sugar 19.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Endless Gummy Variety ... Endless Gummy Variety Candy FERRARA CANDY COMPANY Candy Endless Gummy Variety Candy Endless Gummy Variety Candy FERRARA CANDY COMPANY Candy	40.0g	70.0	140	35.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	25.0g	24
Endless Gummy Variety Candy Brand: RANDOMS Category: CANDY Serving: 40.0g BSI 70.0 Carbs 35.0g Sugar 25.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Endless Gummy Variety!... Endless Gummy Variety! Candy FERRARA CANDY COMPANY Candy Endless Gummy Variety! Candy Endless Gummy Variety! Candy FERRARA CANDY COMPANY Candy	40.0g	70.0	140	35.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	25.0g	24
Endless Gummy Variety! Candy Brand: RANDOMS Category: CANDY Serving: 40.0g BSI 70.0 Carbs 35.0g Sugar 25.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Teriyaki Island Marina... Teriyaki Island Marinade, Teriyaki SAFEWAY, INC. Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces Teriyaki Island Marinade, Teriyaki Teriyaki Island Marinade, Teriyaki SAFEWAY, INC. Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces	18.0g	11.82	35	6.0g	0.0g	0.5g	1.0g	5.0g	18
Teriyaki Island Marinade, Teriyaki Brand: SIGNATURE SELECT Category: ORIENTAL, MEXICAN & ETHNIC SAUCES Serving: 18.0g BSI 11.82 Carbs 6.0g Sugar 5.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.5g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Mango Ginger Habanero ... Mango Ginger Habanero Sauce, Mango Ginger Habanero FISCHER & WIESER SPECIALTY FOODS, INC. Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces Mango Ginger Habanero Sauce, Mango Gi... Mango Ginger Habanero Sauce, Mango Ginger Habanero FISCHER & WIESER SPECIALTY FOODS, INC. Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces	40.0g	38.0	70	19.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	18.0g	9
Mango Ginger Habanero Sauce, Mango Ginger Habanero Brand: FISCHER & WIESER Category: ORIENTAL, MEXICAN & ETHNIC SAUCES Serving: 40.0g BSI 38.0 Carbs 19.0g Sugar 18.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Turbinado Cane Sugar Turbinado Cane Sugar DOMINO FOODS, INC. Granulated, Brown & Powdered Sugar Turbinado Cane Sugar Turbinado Cane Sugar DOMINO FOODS, INC. Granulated, Brown & Powdered Sugar	4.0g	8.0	15	4.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	4.0g	1
Turbinado Cane Sugar Brand: FLORIDA CRYSTALS Category: GRANULATED, BROWN & POWDERED SUGAR Serving: 4.0g BSI 8.0 Carbs 4.0g Sugar 4.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Organic Cane Sugar Organic Cane Sugar WHOLESOME SWEETENERS, INC. Granulated, Brown & Powdered Sugar Organic Cane Sugar Organic Cane Sugar WHOLESOME SWEETENERS, INC. Granulated, Brown & Powdered Sugar	8.0g	16.0	30	8.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	8.0g	1
Organic Cane Sugar Brand: WHOLESOME Category: GRANULATED, BROWN & POWDERED SUGAR Serving: 8.0g BSI 16.0 Carbs 8.0g Sugar 8.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Medium Brinjal Eggplan... Medium Brinjal Eggplant Pickle, Brinjal Eggplant AQUA-CLEAR TACKLE Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes Medium Brinjal Eggplant Pickle, Brinj... Medium Brinjal Eggplant Pickle, Brinjal Eggplant AQUA-CLEAR TACKLE Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes	15.0g	11.58	50	6.0g	0.0g	3.5g	0.0g	5.0g	12
Medium Brinjal Eggplant Pickle, Brinjal Eggplant Brand: PATAK'S Category: PICKLES, OLIVES, PEPPERS & RELISHES Serving: 15.0g BSI 11.58 Carbs 6.0g Sugar 5.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 3.5g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Candy Filled Eggs Candy Filled Eggs ROSS ACQUISITION INC. Candy Candy Filled Eggs Candy Filled Eggs ROSS ACQUISITION INC. Candy	14.0g	26.0	50	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	13.0g	14
Candy Filled Eggs Brand: GALERIE 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	Sweet Soy Glaze, Sweet... Sweet Soy Glaze, Sweet Soy KIKKOMAN SALES USA, INC. Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces Sweet Soy Glaze, Sweet Soy Sweet Soy Glaze, Sweet Soy KIKKOMAN SALES USA, INC. Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces	20.0g	19.8	40	10.0g	0.0g	0.0g	1.0g	9.0g	18
Sweet Soy Glaze, Sweet Soy Brand: KIKKOMAN Category: ORIENTAL, MEXICAN & ETHNIC SAUCES Serving: 20.0g BSI 19.8 Carbs 10.0g Sugar 9.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Grape, Maui Punch, Che... Grape, Maui Punch, Cherry, Orange Candy Filled Fun Straws, Grape, Maui Punch, Cherry, Orange FERRARA CANDY COMPANY Candy Grape, Maui Punch, Cherry, Orange Can... Grape, Maui Punch, Cherry, Orange Candy Filled Fun Straws, Grape, Maui Punch, Cherry, Orange FERRARA CANDY COMPANY Candy	12.0g	22.0	45	11.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g	9
Grape, Maui Punch, Cherry, Orange Candy Filled Fun Straws, Grape, Maui Punch, Cherry, Orange Brand: PIXY STIX Category: CANDY Serving: 12.0g BSI 22.0 Carbs 11.0g Sugar 11.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Texas Barbeque Seasoni... Texas Barbeque Seasoning Rub, Texas Barbeque THE KROGER CO. Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers Texas Barbeque Seasoning Rub, Texas B... Texas Barbeque Seasoning Rub, Texas Barbeque THE KROGER CO. Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers	1.0g	2.0	5	1.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	21
Texas Barbeque Seasoning Rub, Texas Barbeque Brand: PRIVATE SELECTION Category: SEASONING MIXES, SALTS, MARINADES & TENDERIZERS Serving: 1.0g BSI 2.0 Carbs 1.0g Sugar 0.0g 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

Sweet Gherkins

Homestyle Sweet Relish, Homestyle

Bold & Savory Poultry Seasoning Rub, Bold & Savory Poultry

Plum Sauce

Endless Gummy Variety Candy

Japanese Steak & Cutlet Katsu Sauce, Japanese Steak & Cutlet

Sweet & Sour Dipping Sauce, Sweet & Sour

Cupcake Decorating Kit

Strawberry Gelatin Dessert, Strawberry

Endless Gummy Variety Candy

Endless Gummy Variety! Candy

Teriyaki Island Marinade, Teriyaki

Mango Ginger Habanero Sauce, Mango Ginger Habanero

Turbinado Cane Sugar

Organic Cane Sugar

Medium Brinjal Eggplant Pickle, Brinjal Eggplant

Candy Filled Eggs

Sweet Soy Glaze, Sweet Soy

Grape, Maui Punch, Cherry, Orange Candy Filled Fun Straws, Grape, Maui Punch, Cherry, Orange

Texas Barbeque Seasoning Rub, Texas Barbeque