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	PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Carrot Cake Cheesecake Carrot Cake Cheesecake Carrot Cake Cheesecake PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Carrot Cake Cheesecake Carrot Cake Cheesecake Carrot Cake Cheesecake	127.0g	76.18	470	41.0g	29.0g	1.0g	32.0g	6.0g
Carrot Cake Cheesecake Brand: PUBLIX BAKERY Category: CAKES, CUPCAKES, SNACK CAKES Serving: 127.0g BSI 76.18 Carbs 41.0g Sugar 29.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 32.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. Chocolate Organic Dark Chocolate... Organic Dark Chocolate Covered Walnuts Organic Dark Chocolate Covered Walnuts PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. Chocolate Organic Dark Chocolate Covered Walnuts Organic Dark Chocolate Covered Walnuts Organic Dark Chocolate Covered Walnuts	29.0g	10.76	170	8.0g	4.0g	2.0g	16.0g	3.0g
Organic Dark Chocolate Covered Walnuts Brand: PUBLIX Category: CHOCOLATE Serving: 29.0g BSI 10.76 Carbs 8.0g Sugar 4.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 16.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	CONTINENTAL MILLS, INC. Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mi... Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix, Cheddar Bay Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix, Cheddar Bay CONTINENTAL MILLS, INC. Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix, Cheddar Bay Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix, Cheddar Bay Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix, Cheddar Bay	32.0g	33.59	140	18.0g	1.0g	1.0g	0.0g	2.0g
Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix, Cheddar Bay Brand: RED LOBSTER Category: CAKE, COOKIE & CUPCAKE MIXES Serving: 32.0g BSI 33.59 Carbs 18.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	CROWN CANDY CORPORATION Candy Coconut Bon Bons, Coconut Coconut Bon Bons, Coconut Coconut Bon Bons, Coconut CROWN CANDY CORPORATION Candy Coconut Bon Bons, Coconut Coconut Bon Bons, Coconut Coconut Bon Bons, Coconut	40.0g	52.99	160	28.0g	19.0g	1.0g	5.0g	0.0g
Coconut Bon Bons, Coconut Brand: CROWN Category: CANDY Serving: 40.0g BSI 52.99 Carbs 28.0g Sugar 19.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 5.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	WEIS MARKETS, INC. Breads & Buns 100% Whole Wheat Bread 100% Whole Wheat Bread 100% Whole Wheat Bread WEIS MARKETS, INC. Breads & Buns 100% Whole Wheat Bread 100% Whole Wheat Bread 100% Whole Wheat Bread	45.0g	29.15	110	18.0g	3.0g	3.0g	1.5g	5.0g
100% Whole Wheat Bread Brand: WEIS Category: BREADS & BUNS Serving: 45.0g BSI 29.15 Carbs 18.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 1.5g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	WEIS MARKETS, INC. Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Pumpkin Whoopie Pie Pumpkin Whoopie Pie Pumpkin Whoopie Pie WEIS MARKETS, INC. Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Pumpkin Whoopie Pie Pumpkin Whoopie Pie Pumpkin Whoopie Pie	113.0g	100.0	510	63.0g	43.0g	1.0g	28.0g	4.0g
Pumpkin Whoopie Pie Brand: WEIS QUALITY Category: CAKES, CUPCAKES, SNACK CAKES Serving: 113.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 63.0g Sugar 43.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 28.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	SMITH'S FOOD & DRUG CENTERS INC. Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 5"" White Grad Cake 5"" White Grad Cake 5"" White Grad Cake SMITH'S FOOD & DRUG CENTERS INC. Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 5"" White Grad Cake 5"" White Grad Cake 5"" White Grad Cake	85.0g	99.36	310	51.0g	41.0g	0.0g	12.0g	2.0g
5"" White Grad Cake Brand: KROGER Category: CAKES, CUPCAKES, SNACK CAKES Serving: 85.0g BSI 99.36 Carbs 51.0g Sugar 41.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 12.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HONEY ACRES INC. Chocolate Dark Chocolate Honey M... Dark Chocolate Honey Mints Dark Chocolate Honey Mints HONEY ACRES INC. Chocolate Dark Chocolate Honey Mints Dark Chocolate Honey Mints Dark Chocolate Honey Mints	32.0g	38.83	110	21.0g	18.0g	1.0g	5.0g	1.0g
Dark Chocolate Honey Mints Brand: HONEY ACRES Category: CHOCOLATE Serving: 32.0g BSI 38.83 Carbs 21.0g Sugar 18.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 5.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	SCONZA CANDY CO. Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Lemoncello Almonds Lemoncello Almonds Lemoncello Almonds SCONZA CANDY CO. Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Lemoncello Almonds Lemoncello Almonds Lemoncello Almonds	40.0g	35.1	220	20.0g	18.0g	1.0g	15.0g	4.0g
Lemoncello Almonds Brand: SCONZA Category: POPCORN, PEANUTS, SEEDS & RELATED SNACKS Serving: 40.0g BSI 35.1 Carbs 20.0g Sugar 18.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 15.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	SCONZA CANDY CO. Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Lemoncello Almonds Lemoncello Almonds Lemoncello Almonds SCONZA CANDY CO. Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Lemoncello Almonds Lemoncello Almonds Lemoncello Almonds	40.0g	35.1	220	20.0g	18.0g	1.0g	15.0g	4.0g
Lemoncello Almonds Brand: SCONZA Category: POPCORN, PEANUTS, SEEDS & RELATED SNACKS Serving: 40.0g BSI 35.1 Carbs 20.0g Sugar 18.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 15.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	SCONZA CANDY CO. Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Dark Chocolate Almonds Dark Chocolate Almonds Dark Chocolate Almonds SCONZA CANDY CO. Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Dark Chocolate Almonds Dark Chocolate Almonds Dark Chocolate Almonds	40.0g	31.58	180	20.0g	0.0g	3.0g	15.0g	3.0g
Dark Chocolate Almonds Brand: SCONZA Category: POPCORN, PEANUTS, SEEDS & RELATED SNACKS Serving: 40.0g BSI 31.58 Carbs 20.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 15.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	SCONZA CANDY CO. Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Dark Chocolate Peanuts Dark Chocolate Peanuts Dark Chocolate Peanuts SCONZA CANDY CO. Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Dark Chocolate Peanuts Dark Chocolate Peanuts Dark Chocolate Peanuts	40.0g	27.45	190	18.0g	1.0g	3.0g	16.0g	5.0g
Dark Chocolate Peanuts Brand: SCONZA Category: POPCORN, PEANUTS, SEEDS & RELATED SNACKS Serving: 40.0g BSI 27.45 Carbs 18.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 16.0g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	PRICE CHOPPER SUPERMARKETS Cereal Sweetened Whole Grain ... Sweetened Whole Grain Oat Cereal With Real Honey Sweetened Whole Grain Oat Cereal With Real Honey PRICE CHOPPER SUPERMARKETS Cereal Sweetened Whole Grain Oat Cereal With... Sweetened Whole Grain Oat Cereal With Real Honey Sweetened Whole Grain Oat Cereal With Real Honey	30.0g	42.77	120	24.0g	9.0g	2.0g	1.5g	3.0g
Sweetened Whole Grain Oat Cereal With Real Honey Brand: PRICE CHOPPER Category: CEREAL Serving: 30.0g BSI 42.77 Carbs 24.0g Sugar 9.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 1.5g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	PRICE CHOPPER SUPERMARKETS Cereal Raisin Bran Whole Grai... Raisin Bran Whole Grain Wheat And Wheat Bran With Raisins Raisin Bran Whole Grain Wheat And Wheat Bran With Raisins PRICE CHOPPER SUPERMARKETS Cereal Raisin Bran Whole Grain Wheat And Whe... Raisin Bran Whole Grain Wheat And Wheat Bran With Raisins Raisin Bran Whole Grain Wheat And Wheat Bran With Raisins	59.0g	80.37	200	47.0g	20.0g	6.0g	1.0g	5.0g
Raisin Bran Whole Grain Wheat And Wheat Bran With Raisins Brand: PRICE CHOPPER Category: CEREAL Serving: 59.0g BSI 80.37 Carbs 47.0g Sugar 20.0g Fiber 6.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	PRICE CHOPPER SUPERMARKETS Chewing Gum & Mints Goodies, Canada Winter... Goodies, Canada Wintergreen Mints Goodies, Canada Wintergreen Mints PRICE CHOPPER SUPERMARKETS Chewing Gum & Mints Goodies, Canada Wintergreen Mints Goodies, Canada Wintergreen Mints Goodies, Canada Wintergreen Mints	6.0g	12.0	25	6.0g	6.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Goodies, Canada Wintergreen Mints Brand: PRICE CHOPPER Category: CHEWING GUM & MINTS Serving: 6.0g BSI 12.0 Carbs 6.0g Sugar 6.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	PRICE CHOPPER SUPERMARKETS Candy Goodies Party Mints Candy Goodies Party Mints Candy Goodies Party Mints Candy PRICE CHOPPER SUPERMARKETS Candy Goodies Party Mints Candy Goodies Party Mints Candy Goodies Party Mints Candy	15.0g	28.0	60	14.0g	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Goodies Party Mints Candy Brand: PRICE CHOPPER Category: CANDY Serving: 15.0g BSI 28.0 Carbs 14.0g Sugar 13.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	PRICE CHOPPER SUPERMARKETS Candy Peppermint Starlight M... Peppermint Starlight Mint Goodies Peppermint Starlight Mint Goodies PRICE CHOPPER SUPERMARKETS Candy Peppermint Starlight Mint Goodies Peppermint Starlight Mint Goodies Peppermint Starlight Mint Goodies	16.0g	32.0	60	16.0g	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Peppermint Starlight Mint Goodies Brand: PRICE CHOPPER Category: CANDY Serving: 16.0g BSI 32.0 Carbs 16.0g Sugar 13.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	PRICE CHOPPER SUPERMARKETS Cereal Sugar Frosted Flakes Sugar Frosted Flakes Sugar Frosted Flakes PRICE CHOPPER SUPERMARKETS Cereal Sugar Frosted Flakes Sugar Frosted Flakes Sugar Frosted Flakes	31.0g	55.64	120	28.0g	12.0g	0.0g	0.0g	1.0g
Sugar Frosted Flakes Brand: PRICE CHOPPER Category: CEREAL Serving: 31.0g BSI 55.64 Carbs 28.0g Sugar 12.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	ELMER CANDY CORPORATION Chocolate Celebrate With Chocolate Celebrate With Chocolate Celebrate With Chocolate ELMER CANDY CORPORATION Chocolate Celebrate With Chocolate Celebrate With Chocolate Celebrate With Chocolate	45.0g	64.19	190	34.0g	30.0g	1.0g	7.0g	1.0g
Celebrate With Chocolate Brand: ELMER CHOCOLATE Category: CHOCOLATE Serving: 45.0g BSI 64.19 Carbs 34.0g Sugar 30.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 7.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	ELMER CANDY CORPORATION Chocolate Have A Wild Valentine'... Have A Wild Valentine's Day Chocholate Have A Wild Valentine's Day Chocholate ELMER CANDY CORPORATION Chocolate Have A Wild Valentine's Day Chocholate Have A Wild Valentine's Day Chocholate Have A Wild Valentine's Day Chocholate	34.0g	48.63	140	26.0g	22.0g	1.0g	5.0g	1.0g
Have A Wild Valentine's Day Chocholate Brand: ELMER CHOCOLATE Category: CHOCOLATE Serving: 34.0g BSI 48.63 Carbs 26.0g Sugar 22.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 5.0g Protein 1.0g

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

Carrot Cake Cheesecake

Organic Dark Chocolate Covered Walnuts

Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix, Cheddar Bay

Coconut Bon Bons, Coconut

100% Whole Wheat Bread

Pumpkin Whoopie Pie

5"" White Grad Cake

Dark Chocolate Honey Mints

Lemoncello Almonds

Lemoncello Almonds

Dark Chocolate Almonds

Dark Chocolate Peanuts

Sweetened Whole Grain Oat Cereal With Real Honey

Raisin Bran Whole Grain Wheat And Wheat Bran With Raisins

Goodies, Canada Wintergreen Mints

Goodies Party Mints Candy

Peppermint Starlight Mint Goodies

Sugar Frosted Flakes

Celebrate With Chocolate

Have A Wild Valentine's Day Chocholate