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	MCKEE FOODS CORPORATION Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Drake's, Donut Delites Drake's, Donut Delites Drake's, Donut Delites MCKEE FOODS CORPORATION Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Drake's, Donut Delites Drake's, Donut Delites Drake's, Donut Delites	53.0g	55.76	220	29.0g	15.0g	0.0g	11.0g	2.0g
Drake's, Donut Delites Brand: DRAKE'S Category: CAKES, CUPCAKES, SNACK CAKES Serving: 53.0g BSI 55.76 Carbs 29.0g Sugar 15.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 11.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	MCKEE FOODS CORPORATION Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Cinnamon Roll Cinnamon Roll Cinnamon Roll MCKEE FOODS CORPORATION Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Cinnamon Roll Cinnamon Roll Cinnamon Roll	57.0g	55.61	220	30.0g	15.0g	1.0g	10.0g	4.0g
Cinnamon Roll Brand: LITTLE DEBBIE Category: CAKES, CUPCAKES, SNACK CAKES Serving: 57.0g BSI 55.61 Carbs 30.0g Sugar 15.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 10.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	MCKEE FOODS CORPORATION Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Zebra Cake Zebra Cake Zebra Cake MCKEE FOODS CORPORATION Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Zebra Cake Zebra Cake Zebra Cake	87.0g	100.0	380	55.0g	39.0g	0.0g	17.0g	2.0g
Zebra Cake Brand: LITTLE DEBBIE Category: CAKES, CUPCAKES, SNACK CAKES Serving: 87.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 55.0g Sugar 39.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 17.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	MCKEE FOODS CORPORATION Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Little Debbie, Golden ... Little Debbie, Golden Flaky Crust Pie, Chocolate, Chocolate Little Debbie, Golden Flaky Crust Pie, Chocolate, Chocolate MCKEE FOODS CORPORATION Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Little Debbie, Golden Flaky Crust Pie... Little Debbie, Golden Flaky Crust Pie, Chocolate, Chocolate Little Debbie, Golden Flaky Crust Pie, Chocolate, Chocolate	113.0g	100.0	431	58.0g	28.0g	1.0g	21.0g	3.0g
Little Debbie, Golden Flaky Crust Pie, Chocolate, Chocolate Brand: LITTLE DEBBIE Category: CAKES, CUPCAKES, SNACK CAKES Serving: 113.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 58.0g Sugar 28.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 21.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	MCKEE FOODS CORPORATION Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Frosted Creme Filled D... Frosted Creme Filled Devils Food Cakes Frosted Creme Filled Devils Food Cakes MCKEE FOODS CORPORATION Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Frosted Creme Filled Devils Food Cakes Frosted Creme Filled Devils Food Cakes Frosted Creme Filled Devils Food Cakes	80.0g	84.54	350	46.0g	31.0g	2.0g	17.0g	3.0g
Frosted Creme Filled Devils Food Cakes Brand: DRAKE'S Category: CAKES, CUPCAKES, SNACK CAKES Serving: 80.0g BSI 84.54 Carbs 46.0g Sugar 31.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 17.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	MCKEE FOODS CORPORATION Cookies & Biscuits Raisin Creme Pies Raisin Creme Pies Raisin Creme Pies MCKEE FOODS CORPORATION Cookies & Biscuits Raisin Creme Pies Raisin Creme Pies Raisin Creme Pies	62.0g	81.69	260	42.0g	23.0g	0.0g	10.0g	1.0g
Raisin Creme Pies Brand: LITTLE DEBBIE Category: COOKIES & BISCUITS Serving: 62.0g BSI 81.69 Carbs 42.0g Sugar 23.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 10.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	NEW ENGLAND CONFECTIONERY COMPANY INC. Candy Peppermint Candies Peppermint Candies Peppermint Candies NEW ENGLAND CONFECTIONERY COMPANY INC. Candy Peppermint Candies Peppermint Candies Peppermint Candies	42.0g	82.0	170	41.0g	40.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Peppermint Candies Brand: SWEETHEARTS Category: CANDY Serving: 42.0g BSI 82.0 Carbs 41.0g Sugar 40.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	NEW ENGLAND CONFECTIONERY COMPANY INC. Chocolate Easter Mini Nonpareils... Easter Mini Nonpareils Chocolate Easter Mini Nonpareils Chocolate NEW ENGLAND CONFECTIONERY COMPANY INC. Chocolate Easter Mini Nonpareils Chocolate Easter Mini Nonpareils Chocolate Easter Mini Nonpareils Chocolate	64.0g	87.22	300	46.0g	37.0g	0.5g	15.0g	2.0g
Easter Mini Nonpareils Chocolate Brand: HAVILAND Category: CHOCOLATE Serving: 64.0g BSI 87.22 Carbs 46.0g Sugar 37.0g Fiber 0.5g Fat 15.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	KINGSTON MARKETING CO Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Brownies With Real Cre... Brownies With Real Cream Cheese Frosting, Cream Cheese Frosting Brownies With Real Cream Cheese Frosting, Cream Cheese Frosting KINGSTON MARKETING CO Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Brownies With Real Cream Cheese Frost... Brownies With Real Cream Cheese Frosting, Cream Cheese Frosting Brownies With Real Cream Cheese Frosting, Cream Cheese Frosting	50.0g	53.76	220	29.0g	19.0g	1.0g	12.0g	1.0g
Brownies With Real Cream Cheese Frosting, Cream Cheese Frosting Brand: SWEET P'S BAKE SHOP Category: CAKES, CUPCAKES, SNACK CAKES Serving: 50.0g BSI 53.76 Carbs 29.0g Sugar 19.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 12.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	RITE AID CORPORATION Candy Soft Peppermint Puffs Soft Peppermint Puffs Soft Peppermint Puffs RITE AID CORPORATION Candy Soft Peppermint Puffs Soft Peppermint Puffs Soft Peppermint Puffs	16.0g	30.0	60	15.0g	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Soft Peppermint Puffs Brand: RITE AID Category: CANDY Serving: 16.0g BSI 30.0 Carbs 15.0g Sugar 15.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	PRAIRIE CITY BAKERY COMPANY Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries Jelly Roll Jelly Roll Jelly Roll PRAIRIE CITY BAKERY COMPANY Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries Jelly Roll Jelly Roll Jelly Roll	85.0g	88.19	240	46.0g	31.0g	1.0g	4.5g	5.0g
Jelly Roll Brand: DULCE PRADERA Category: CROISSANTS, SWEET ROLLS, MUFFINS & OTHER PASTRIES Serving: 85.0g BSI 88.19 Carbs 46.0g Sugar 31.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 4.5g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	FISH HOUSE FOODS COMPANY Other Deli Farm Fresh Quiche Farm Fresh Quiche Farm Fresh Quiche FISH HOUSE FOODS COMPANY Other Deli Farm Fresh Quiche Farm Fresh Quiche Farm Fresh Quiche	128.0g	65.67	330	37.0g	2.0g	2.9g	16.0g	11.0g
Farm Fresh Quiche Brand: FRESH CREATIVE FOODS Category: OTHER DELI Serving: 128.0g BSI 65.67 Carbs 37.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 2.9g Fat 16.0g Protein 11.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	BETTY LOU'S INC. Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Protein Plus Peanut Ch... Protein Plus Peanut Chocolate Chip With Peanuts, Dark Chocolate & Sea Salt Nuts Energy Balls, Peanut Chocolate Chip With Peanuts, Dark Chocolate & Sea Salt Protein Plus Peanut Chocolate Chip With Peanuts, Dark Chocolate & Sea Salt Nuts Energy Balls, Peanut Chocolate Chip With Peanuts, Dark Chocolate & Sea Salt BETTY LOU'S INC. Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Protein Plus Peanut Chocolate Chip Wi... Protein Plus Peanut Chocolate Chip With Peanuts, Dark Chocolate & Sea Salt Nuts Energy Balls, Peanut Chocolate Chip With Peanuts, Dark Chocolate & Sea Salt Protein Plus Peanut Chocolate Chip With Peanuts, Dark Chocolate & Sea Salt Nuts Energy Balls, Peanut Chocolate Chip With Peanuts, Dark Chocolate & Sea Salt	49.0g	29.62	210	21.0g	6.0g	5.0g	11.0g	10.0g
Protein Plus Peanut Chocolate Chip With Peanuts, Dark Chocolate & Sea Salt Nuts Energy Balls, Peanut Chocolate Chip With Peanuts, Dark Chocolate & Sea Salt Brand: BETTY LOU'S Category: POPCORN, PEANUTS, SEEDS & RELATED SNACKS Serving: 49.0g BSI 29.62 Carbs 21.0g Sugar 6.0g Fiber 5.0g Fat 11.0g Protein 10.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	B.C. BUNDT, INC. Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Cinnamon Pecan Cake Cinnamon Pecan Cake Cinnamon Pecan Cake B.C. BUNDT, INC. Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Cinnamon Pecan Cake Cinnamon Pecan Cake Cinnamon Pecan Cake	56.0g	52.6	180	27.0g	17.0g	0.0g	7.0g	2.0g
Cinnamon Pecan Cake Brand: B.C. BUNDT Category: CAKES, CUPCAKES, SNACK CAKES Serving: 56.0g BSI 52.6 Carbs 27.0g Sugar 17.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 7.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	SWEET SHOP CANDIES, INC. Chocolate Assorted Chocolates Assorted Chocolates Assorted Chocolates SWEET SHOP CANDIES, INC. Chocolate Assorted Chocolates Assorted Chocolates Assorted Chocolates	21.0g	20.99	100	12.0g	10.0g	1.0g	5.0g	1.0g
Assorted Chocolates Brand: SWEET SHOP USA Category: CHOCOLATE Serving: 21.0g BSI 20.99 Carbs 12.0g Sugar 10.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 5.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	SWEET SHOP CANDIES, INC. Candy Chocolate Fudge Love Chocolate Fudge Love Chocolate Fudge Love SWEET SHOP CANDIES, INC. Candy Chocolate Fudge Love Chocolate Fudge Love Chocolate Fudge Love	21.0g	16.91	100	10.0g	8.0g	1.0g	7.0g	1.0g
Chocolate Fudge Love Brand: SWEET SHOP USA Category: CANDY Serving: 21.0g BSI 16.91 Carbs 10.0g Sugar 8.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 7.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	SWEET SHOP CANDIES, INC. Chocolate Hand Made Truffles Hand Made Truffles Hand Made Truffles SWEET SHOP CANDIES, INC. Chocolate Hand Made Truffles Hand Made Truffles Hand Made Truffles	21.0g	16.74	100	10.0g	7.0g	1.0g	7.0g	2.0g
Hand Made Truffles Brand: SWEET SHOP USA Category: CHOCOLATE Serving: 21.0g BSI 16.74 Carbs 10.0g Sugar 7.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 7.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	SWEET SHOP CANDIES, INC. Chocolate Double Chocolate & Fud... Double Chocolate & Fudge Love Truffles Double Chocolate & Fudge Love Truffles SWEET SHOP CANDIES, INC. Chocolate Double Chocolate & Fudge Love Truffles Double Chocolate & Fudge Love Truffles Double Chocolate & Fudge Love Truffles	14.0g	13.21	70	8.0g	7.0g	1.0g	4.0g	1.0g
Double Chocolate & Fudge Love Truffles Brand: SWEET SHOP USA Category: CHOCOLATE Serving: 14.0g BSI 13.21 Carbs 8.0g Sugar 7.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 4.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	SWEET SHOP CANDIES, INC. Chocolate Birthday Party Truffles Birthday Party Truffles Birthday Party Truffles SWEET SHOP CANDIES, INC. Chocolate Birthday Party Truffles Birthday Party Truffles Birthday Party Truffles	21.0g	27.2	80	14.0g	13.0g	0.0g	4.0g	0.0g
Birthday Party Truffles Brand: SWEET SHOP USA Category: CHOCOLATE Serving: 21.0g BSI 27.2 Carbs 14.0g Sugar 13.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 4.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	BIMBO BAKERIES USA, INC. Breads & Buns Sheepherder's Bread Sheepherder's Bread Sheepherder's Bread BIMBO BAKERIES USA, INC. Breads & Buns Sheepherder's Bread Sheepherder's Bread Sheepherder's Bread	43.0g	42.85	120	23.0g	2.0g	1.0g	1.0g	5.0g
Sheepherder's Bread Brand: SAN LUIS SOURDOUGH Category: BREADS & BUNS Serving: 43.0g BSI 42.85 Carbs 23.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 5.0g

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Common questions about this blood sugar category and how to use these foods

🚀 Rocket Fuel Foods | Fast-Acting Carbs for Blood Sugar Spikes

Drake's, Donut Delites

Cinnamon Roll

Zebra Cake

Little Debbie, Golden Flaky Crust Pie, Chocolate, Chocolate

Frosted Creme Filled Devils Food Cakes

Raisin Creme Pies

Peppermint Candies

Easter Mini Nonpareils Chocolate

Brownies With Real Cream Cheese Frosting, Cream Cheese Frosting

Soft Peppermint Puffs

Jelly Roll

Farm Fresh Quiche

Protein Plus Peanut Chocolate Chip With Peanuts, Dark Chocolate & Sea Salt Nuts Energy Balls, Peanut Chocolate Chip With Peanuts, Dark Chocolate & Sea Salt

Cinnamon Pecan Cake

Assorted Chocolates

Chocolate Fudge Love

Hand Made Truffles

Double Chocolate & Fudge Love Truffles

Birthday Party Truffles

Sheepherder's Bread