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	Giant Jels Flavored Candy Giant Jels Flavored Candy MOUNT FRANKLIN FOODS LLC Candy Giant Jels Flavored Candy Giant Jels Flavored Candy MOUNT FRANKLIN FOODS LLC Candy	40.0g	66.0	130	33.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	28.0g	9
Giant Jels Flavored Candy Brand: SUNRISE Category: CANDY Serving: 40.0g BSI 66.0 Carbs 33.0g Sugar 28.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Pesto Sauce Mix, Pesto Pesto Sauce Mix, Pesto UNILEVER BESTFOODS NORTH AMERICA Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers Pesto Sauce Mix, Pesto Pesto Sauce Mix, Pesto UNILEVER BESTFOODS NORTH AMERICA Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers	5.0g	6.0	15	3.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	1.0g	22
Pesto Sauce Mix, Pesto Brand: KNORR Category: SEASONING MIXES, SALTS, MARINADES & TENDERIZERS Serving: 5.0g BSI 6.0 Carbs 3.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Teriyaki Sauce, Teriyaki Teriyaki Sauce, Teriyaki WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces Teriyaki Sauce, Teriyaki Teriyaki Sauce, Teriyaki WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces	15.0g	5.92	15	3.0g	0.0g	0.0g	1.0g	3.0g	12
Teriyaki Sauce, Teriyaki Brand: 365 WHOLE FOODS MARKET Category: ORIENTAL, MEXICAN & ETHNIC SAUCES Serving: 15.0g BSI 5.92 Carbs 3.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Hoppin' Candy Hoppin' Candy FERRARA CANDY COMPANY Candy Hoppin' Candy Hoppin' Candy FERRARA CANDY COMPANY Candy	12.0g	22.0	45	11.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g	11
Hoppin' Candy Brand: NERDS 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	Black Jelly Eggs Black Jelly Eggs MOUNT FRANKLIN FOODS LLC Candy Black Jelly Eggs Black Jelly Eggs MOUNT FRANKLIN FOODS LLC Candy	42.0g	76.0	150	38.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	34.0g	13
Black Jelly Eggs Brand: SUNRISE Category: CANDY Serving: 42.0g BSI 76.0 Carbs 38.0g Sugar 34.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Granulated Sugar Granulated Sugar TARGET STORES Granulated, Brown & Powdered Sugar Granulated Sugar Granulated Sugar TARGET STORES Granulated, Brown & Powdered Sugar	8.0g	16.0	30	8.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	8.0g	1
Granulated Sugar Brand: MARKET PANTRY 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	Black Bear Beverages, ... Black Bear Beverages, Old Fashioned Root Beer Soda WIT GROUP Soda Black Bear Beverages, Old Fashioned R... Black Bear Beverages, Old Fashioned Root Beer Soda WIT GROUP Soda	592.0ml	60.03	118	30.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	30.0g	6
Black Bear Beverages, Old Fashioned Root Beer Soda Brand: BLACK BEAR BEVERAGES Category: SODA Serving: 592.0ml BSI 60.03 Carbs 30.0g Sugar 30.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Artificial Flavor Stra... Artificial Flavor Strawberry Syrup THE KROGER CO. Syrups & Molasses Artificial Flavor Strawberry Syrup Artificial Flavor Strawberry Syrup THE KROGER CO. Syrups & Molasses	38.0g	48.0	90	24.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	23.0g	8
Artificial Flavor Strawberry Syrup Brand: KROGER Category: SYRUPS & MOLASSES Serving: 38.0g BSI 48.0 Carbs 24.0g Sugar 23.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Cherry Pineapple Flavo... Cherry Pineapple Flavored Cherry And Pineapple Ice Pops Frozen Confection Big Stick, Cherry Pineapple GOOD HUMOR-BREYERS ICE CREAM Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Cherry Pineapple Flavored Cherry And ... Cherry Pineapple Flavored Cherry And Pineapple Ice Pops Frozen Confection Big Stick, Cherry Pineapple GOOD HUMOR-BREYERS ICE CREAM Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt	81.0g	32.0	60	16.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g	14
Cherry Pineapple Flavored Cherry And Pineapple Ice Pops Frozen Confection Big Stick, Cherry Pineapple Brand: POPSICLE Category: ICE CREAM & FROZEN YOGURT Serving: 81.0g BSI 32.0 Carbs 16.0g Sugar 11.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Organic Powdered Sugar Organic Powdered Sugar TARGET STORES Granulated, Brown & Powdered Sugar Organic Powdered Sugar Organic Powdered Sugar TARGET STORES Granulated, Brown & Powdered Sugar	30.0g	60.0	120	30.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	30.0g	2
Organic Powdered Sugar Brand: SIMPLY BALANCED Category: GRANULATED, BROWN & POWDERED SUGAR Serving: 30.0g BSI 60.0 Carbs 30.0g Sugar 30.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Maraschino Cherries Maraschino Cherries THE KROGER CO. Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings Maraschino Cherries Maraschino Cherries THE KROGER CO. Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings	5.0g	4.0	10	2.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	1.0g	9
Maraschino Cherries Brand: KROGER Category: BAKING DECORATIONS & DESSERT TOPPINGS Serving: 5.0g BSI 4.0 Carbs 2.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Sweet Fire Ale Mustard Sweet Fire Ale Mustard EARTH & VINE PROVISIONS, INC. Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Sweet Fire Ale Mustard Sweet Fire Ale Mustard EARTH & VINE PROVISIONS, INC. Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce	5.0g	3.94	15	2.0g	0.0g	0.5g	0.0g	1.0g	13
Sweet Fire Ale Mustard Brand: EARTH & VINE PROVISIONS Category: KETCHUP, MUSTARD, BBQ & CHEESE SAUCE Serving: 5.0g BSI 3.94 Carbs 2.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.5g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Smoky Onion Garlic Mus... Smoky Onion Garlic Mustard EARTH & VINE PROVISIONS, INC. Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Smoky Onion Garlic Mustard Smoky Onion Garlic Mustard EARTH & VINE PROVISIONS, INC. Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce	5.0g	1.92	5	1.0g	0.0g	0.0g	1.0g	1.0g	11
Smoky Onion Garlic Mustard Brand: EARTH & VINE PROVISIONS Category: KETCHUP, MUSTARD, BBQ & CHEESE SAUCE Serving: 5.0g BSI 1.92 Carbs 1.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Alfredo Sauce Mix, Alf... Alfredo Sauce Mix, Alfredo UNILEVER BESTFOODS NORTH AMERICA Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers Alfredo Sauce Mix, Alfredo Alfredo Sauce Mix, Alfredo UNILEVER BESTFOODS NORTH AMERICA Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers	7.0g	7.69	25	4.0g	0.0g	0.5g	1.0g	1.0g	27
Alfredo Sauce Mix, Alfredo Brand: KNORR Category: SEASONING MIXES, SALTS, MARINADES & TENDERIZERS Serving: 7.0g BSI 7.69 Carbs 4.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.5g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Organic Light Brown Sugar Organic Light Brown Sugar TARGET STORES Granulated, Brown & Powdered Sugar Organic Light Brown Sugar Organic Light Brown Sugar TARGET STORES Granulated, Brown & Powdered Sugar	8.0g	16.0	30	8.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	8.0g	1
Organic Light Brown Sugar Brand: SIMPLY BALANCED 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	Red Fish Candy Red Fish Candy FERRARA CANDY COMPANY Candy Red Fish Candy Red Fish Candy FERRARA CANDY COMPANY Candy	40.0g	70.0	140	35.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	22.0g	10
Red Fish Candy Brand: BRACH'S Category: CANDY Serving: 40.0g BSI 70.0 Carbs 35.0g Sugar 22.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Mccormick, Grill Mates... Mccormick, Grill Mates, Montreal Steak Sauce MCCORMICK & COMPANY, INC. Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Mccormick, Grill Mates, Montreal Stea... Mccormick, Grill Mates, Montreal Steak Sauce MCCORMICK & COMPANY, INC. Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce	18.0g	10.0	25	5.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	4.0g	18
Mccormick, Grill Mates, Montreal Steak Sauce Brand: MCCORMICK Category: KETCHUP, MUSTARD, BBQ & CHEESE SAUCE Serving: 18.0g BSI 10.0 Carbs 5.0g Sugar 4.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Kl Keller Foodways, Vi... Kl Keller Foodways, Violet Mustard MANICARETTI INC. Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Kl Keller Foodways, Violet Mustard Kl Keller Foodways, Violet Mustard MANICARETTI INC. Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce	5.0g	1.97	10	1.0g	0.0g	0.5g	0.0g	1.0g	11
Kl Keller Foodways, Violet Mustard Brand: KL KELLER FOODWAYS Category: KETCHUP, MUSTARD, BBQ & CHEESE SAUCE Serving: 5.0g BSI 1.97 Carbs 1.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.5g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Key Lime Jalapeno Mustard Key Lime Jalapeno Mustard EARTH & VINE PROVISIONS, INC. Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Key Lime Jalapeno Mustard Key Lime Jalapeno Mustard EARTH & VINE PROVISIONS, INC. Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce	5.0g	1.92	5	1.0g	0.0g	0.0g	1.0g	1.0g	13
Key Lime Jalapeno Mustard Brand: EARTH & VINE PROVISIONS Category: KETCHUP, MUSTARD, BBQ & CHEESE SAUCE Serving: 5.0g BSI 1.92 Carbs 1.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Sour Jel Bursts Candy,... Sour Jel Bursts Candy, Cherry, Watermelon, Blueberry, Cherry, Watermelon, Blueberry FERRARA CANDY COMPANY Candy Sour Jel Bursts Candy, Cherry, Waterm... Sour Jel Bursts Candy, Cherry, Watermelon, Blueberry, Cherry, Watermelon, Blueberry FERRARA CANDY COMPANY Candy	40.0g	74.0	150	37.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	29.0g	17
Sour Jel Bursts Candy, Cherry, Watermelon, Blueberry, Cherry, Watermelon, Blueberry Brand: BRACH'S Category: CANDY Serving: 40.0g BSI 74.0 Carbs 37.0g Sugar 29.0g 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

Giant Jels Flavored Candy

Pesto Sauce Mix, Pesto

Teriyaki Sauce, Teriyaki

Hoppin' Candy

Black Jelly Eggs

Granulated Sugar

Black Bear Beverages, Old Fashioned Root Beer Soda

Artificial Flavor Strawberry Syrup

Cherry Pineapple Flavored Cherry And Pineapple Ice Pops Frozen Confection Big Stick, Cherry Pineapple

Organic Powdered Sugar

Maraschino Cherries

Sweet Fire Ale Mustard

Smoky Onion Garlic Mustard

Alfredo Sauce Mix, Alfredo

Organic Light Brown Sugar

Red Fish Candy

Mccormick, Grill Mates, Montreal Steak Sauce

Kl Keller Foodways, Violet Mustard

Key Lime Jalapeno Mustard

Sour Jel Bursts Candy, Cherry, Watermelon, Blueberry, Cherry, Watermelon, Blueberry