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	THE KELLOGG COMPANY Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries Frosted Peach Cobbler ... Frosted Peach Cobbler Flavored Toaster Pastries, Frosted Peach Cobbler THE KELLOGG COMPANY Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries Frosted Peach Cobbler Flavored Toaste... Frosted Peach Cobbler Flavored Toaster Pastries, Frosted Peach Cobbler	96.0g	100.0	380	69.0g	28.0g	1.0g	10.0g	4.0g
Frosted Peach Cobbler Flavored Toaster Pastries, Frosted Peach Cobbler Brand: POP-TARTS Category: CROISSANTS, SWEET ROLLS, MUFFINS & OTHER PASTRIES Serving: 96.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 69.0g Sugar 28.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 10.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	ROCKY MOUNTAIN PIES Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Mince Pie Mince Pie ROCKY MOUNTAIN PIES Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Mince Pie Mince Pie	136.0g	100.0	400	56.0g	18.0g	3.9g	19.0g	4.0g
Mince Pie Brand: BEEHIVE Category: CAKES, CUPCAKES, SNACK CAKES Serving: 136.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 56.0g Sugar 18.0g Fiber 3.9g Fat 19.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	DECIO PASTA INC. Pasta By Shape & Type Elegant Handmade Pasta... Elegant Handmade Pasta, Saffron Linguine DECIO PASTA INC. Pasta By Shape & Type Elegant Handmade Pasta, Saffron Linguine Elegant Handmade Pasta, Saffron Linguine	85.0g	100.0	290	58.0g	2.0g	3.0g	1.5g	11.0g
Elegant Handmade Pasta, Saffron Linguine Brand: DECIO PASTA Category: PASTA BY SHAPE & TYPE Serving: 85.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 58.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 1.5g Protein 11.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	PAPA JOHN'S SALADS & PRODUCE Prepared Subs & Sandwiches Turkey & Cream Havarti... Turkey & Cream Havarti Cheese Baguette, Turkey & Cream Havarti Cheese PAPA JOHN'S SALADS & PRODUCE Prepared Subs & Sandwiches Turkey & Cream Havarti Cheese Baguett... Turkey & Cream Havarti Cheese Baguette, Turkey & Cream Havarti Cheese	354.0g	100.0	719	65.0g	0.0g	2.1g	23.0g	63.0g
Turkey & Cream Havarti Cheese Baguette, Turkey & Cream Havarti Cheese Brand: BOAR'S HEAD Category: PREPARED SUBS & SANDWICHES Serving: 354.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 65.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 2.1g Fat 23.0g Protein 63.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	COOLHAUS Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Strawberry Snickerdood... Strawberry Snickerdoodle Ice Cream Sandwich, Strawberry COOLHAUS Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Strawberry Snickerdoodle Ice Cream Sa... Strawberry Snickerdoodle Ice Cream Sandwich, Strawberry	150.0g	100.0	440	58.0g	28.0g	3.0g	20.0g	6.0g
Strawberry Snickerdoodle Ice Cream Sandwich, Strawberry Brand: COOLHAUS Category: ICE CREAM & FROZEN YOGURT Serving: 150.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 58.0g Sugar 28.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 20.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	CONTINENTAL MILLS, INC. Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes Waffle Mix, Blueberry ... Waffle Mix, Blueberry Belgian CONTINENTAL MILLS, INC. Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes Waffle Mix, Blueberry Belgian Waffle Mix, Blueberry Belgian	76.0g	100.0	270	58.0g	14.0g	1.0g	2.0g	4.0g
Waffle Mix, Blueberry Belgian Brand: KRUSTEAZ Category: CAKE, COOKIE & CUPCAKE MIXES Serving: 76.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 58.0g Sugar 14.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 2.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	GENJI, INC. Sushi Vegetarian Roll Combo ... Vegetarian Roll Combo Wr, Vegetarian GENJI, INC. Sushi Vegetarian Roll Combo Wr, Vegetarian Vegetarian Roll Combo Wr, Vegetarian	237.0g	100.0	448	64.0g	12.0g	5.9g	21.0g	6.0g
Vegetarian Roll Combo Wr, Vegetarian Brand: MAI Category: SUSHI Serving: 237.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 64.0g Sugar 12.0g Fiber 5.9g Fat 21.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION Pasta Dinners Gourmet Mac & Cheese Gourmet Mac & Cheese SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION Pasta Dinners Gourmet Mac & Cheese Gourmet Mac & Cheese	227.0g	100.0	711	95.0g	28.0g	4.1g	20.0g	37.0g
Gourmet Mac & Cheese Brand: FIRST STREET Category: PASTA DINNERS Serving: 227.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 95.0g Sugar 28.0g Fiber 4.1g Fat 20.0g Protein 37.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	LBB IMPORTS, LLC Candy Bunny Milk Chocolate Bunny Milk Chocolate LBB IMPORTS, LLC Candy Bunny Milk Chocolate Bunny Milk Chocolate	100.0g	100.0	539	55.0g	54.0g	0.0g	32.0g	6.9g
Bunny Milk Chocolate Brand: THORNTONS Category: CANDY Serving: 100.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 55.0g Sugar 54.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 32.0g Protein 6.9g
Save to Collection Amazon	GENJI, INC. Sushi California Roll Wr, Ca... California Roll Wr, California GENJI, INC. Sushi California Roll Wr, California California Roll Wr, California	222.0g	100.0	342	64.0g	13.0g	5.1g	7.0g	7.0g
California Roll Wr, California Brand: MAI Category: SUSHI Serving: 222.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 64.0g Sugar 13.0g Fiber 5.1g Fat 7.0g Protein 7.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	ARYZTA, LLC Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries Banana Nut Muffin, Ban... Banana Nut Muffin, Banana Nut ARYZTA, LLC Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries Banana Nut Muffin, Banana Nut Banana Nut Muffin, Banana Nut	113.0g	100.0	470	60.0g	33.0g	1.0g	23.0g	6.0g
Banana Nut Muffin, Banana Nut Brand: OTIS SPUNKMEYER Category: CROISSANTS, SWEET ROLLS, MUFFINS & OTHER PASTRIES Serving: 113.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 60.0g Sugar 33.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 23.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	WALGREENS CO. Candy Easter Plush 'N' Pop F... Easter Plush 'N' Pop Flush Toy With Lollipop, Easter Plush 'N' Pop WALGREENS CO. Candy Easter Plush 'N' Pop Flush Toy With L... Easter Plush 'N' Pop Flush Toy With Lollipop, Easter Plush 'N' Pop	50.0g	100.0	200	50.0g	40.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Easter Plush 'N' Pop Flush Toy With Lollipop, Easter Plush 'N' Pop Brand: NICE! Category: CANDY Serving: 50.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 50.0g Sugar 40.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	ROSS ACQUISITION INC. Powdered Drinks Frozen Drink Mix, Choc... Frozen Drink Mix, Chocolate Malt ROSS ACQUISITION INC. Powdered Drinks Frozen Drink Mix, Chocolate Malt Frozen Drink Mix, Chocolate Malt	57.0g	100.0	220	54.0g	48.0g	1.0g	0.5g	1.0g
Frozen Drink Mix, Chocolate Malt Brand: GALERIE Category: POWDERED DRINKS Serving: 57.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 54.0g Sugar 48.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 0.5g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	MEIJER, INC. Pasta By Shape & Type Gnocchi Potato Dumplin... Gnocchi Potato Dumplings, Gnocchi MEIJER, INC. Pasta By Shape & Type Gnocchi Potato Dumplings, Gnocchi Gnocchi Potato Dumplings, Gnocchi	142.0g	100.0	300	62.0g	1.0g	4.0g	2.0g	9.0g
Gnocchi Potato Dumplings, Gnocchi Brand: MEIJER Category: PASTA BY SHAPE & TYPE Serving: 142.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 62.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 4.0g Fat 2.0g Protein 9.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	WAL-MART STORES, INC. Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Unicorn Torte, Unicorn Unicorn Torte, Unicorn WAL-MART STORES, INC. Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Unicorn Torte, Unicorn Unicorn Torte, Unicorn	74.0g	100.0	350	52.0g	43.0g	0.0g	15.0g	2.0g
Unicorn Torte, Unicorn Brand: MARKETSIDE Category: CAKES, CUPCAKES, SNACK CAKES Serving: 74.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 52.0g Sugar 43.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 15.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	TVT'S INTERNATIONAL EXPORT & IMPORT CO. Pasta By Shape & Type Pasta From 100% Pure S... Pasta From 100% Pure Semolina TVT'S INTERNATIONAL EXPORT & IMPORT CO. Pasta By Shape & Type Pasta From 100% Pure Semolina Pasta From 100% Pure Semolina	100.0g	100.0	363	76.6g	2.3g	3.5g	1.5g	11.0g
Pasta From 100% Pure Semolina Brand: ARHEON Category: PASTA BY SHAPE & TYPE Serving: 100.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 76.6g Sugar 2.3g Fiber 3.5g Fat 1.5g Protein 11.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HOSTESS BRANDS, LLC Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Apple Cinnamon Danish ... Apple Cinnamon Danish With Icing, Apple Cinnamon With Icing HOSTESS BRANDS, LLC Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Apple Cinnamon Danish With Icing, App... Apple Cinnamon Danish With Icing, Apple Cinnamon With Icing	142.0g	100.0	500	80.0g	40.0g	2.0g	17.0g	6.0g
Apple Cinnamon Danish With Icing, Apple Cinnamon With Icing Brand: HOSTESS Category: CAKES, CUPCAKES, SNACK CAKES Serving: 142.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 80.0g Sugar 40.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 17.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HOSTESS BRANDS, LLC Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Berries & Cream Cheese... Berries & Cream Cheese Danish With Icing, Berries & Cream Cheese With Icing HOSTESS BRANDS, LLC Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Berries & Cream Cheese Danish With Ic... Berries & Cream Cheese Danish With Icing, Berries & Cream Cheese With Icing	142.0g	100.0	520	79.0g	39.0g	1.0g	19.0g	6.0g
Berries & Cream Cheese Danish With Icing, Berries & Cream Cheese With Icing Brand: HOSTESS Category: CAKES, CUPCAKES, SNACK CAKES Serving: 142.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 79.0g Sugar 39.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 19.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	LAKEVIEW FARMS, LLC Puddings & Custards Desserts, Caramel Flan Desserts, Caramel Flan LAKEVIEW FARMS, LLC Puddings & Custards Desserts, Caramel Flan Desserts, Caramel Flan	227.0g	100.0	311	52.0g	44.0g	0.9g	8.0g	6.0g
Desserts, Caramel Flan Brand: SENOR RICO Category: PUDDINGS & CUSTARDS Serving: 227.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 52.0g Sugar 44.0g Fiber 0.9g Fat 8.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	BIG EASY BLENDS Other Frozen Desserts Slushy, Strawberry Slushy, Strawberry BIG EASY BLENDS Other Frozen Desserts Slushy, Strawberry Slushy, Strawberry	237.0ml	100.0	211	53.0g	40.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Slushy, Strawberry Brand: SLUSH PUPPIE Category: OTHER FROZEN DESSERTS Serving: 237.0ml BSI 100.0 Carbs 53.0g Sugar 40.0g 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

Frosted Peach Cobbler Flavored Toaster Pastries, Frosted Peach Cobbler

Mince Pie

Elegant Handmade Pasta, Saffron Linguine

Turkey & Cream Havarti Cheese Baguette, Turkey & Cream Havarti Cheese

Strawberry Snickerdoodle Ice Cream Sandwich, Strawberry

Waffle Mix, Blueberry Belgian

Vegetarian Roll Combo Wr, Vegetarian

Gourmet Mac & Cheese

Bunny Milk Chocolate

California Roll Wr, California

Banana Nut Muffin, Banana Nut

Easter Plush 'N' Pop Flush Toy With Lollipop, Easter Plush 'N' Pop

Frozen Drink Mix, Chocolate Malt

Gnocchi Potato Dumplings, Gnocchi

Unicorn Torte, Unicorn

Pasta From 100% Pure Semolina

Apple Cinnamon Danish With Icing, Apple Cinnamon With Icing

Berries & Cream Cheese Danish With Icing, Berries & Cream Cheese With Icing

Desserts, Caramel Flan

Slushy, Strawberry