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	CVS PHARMACY, INC. Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Dark Chocolate Covered... Dark Chocolate Covered Cashews Dark Chocolate Covered Cashews CVS PHARMACY, INC. Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Dark Chocolate Covered Cashews Dark Chocolate Covered Cashews Dark Chocolate Covered Cashews	40.0g	33.44	210	20.0g	14.0g	2.0g	15.0g	3.0g
Dark Chocolate Covered Cashews Brand: GOLD EMBLEM Category: POPCORN, PEANUTS, SEEDS & RELATED SNACKS Serving: 40.0g BSI 33.44 Carbs 20.0g Sugar 14.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 15.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	CVS PHARMACY, INC. Chocolate Gourmet Sea Salt Caram... Gourmet Sea Salt Caramel Eggs, Caramel Gourmet Sea Salt Caramel Eggs, Caramel CVS PHARMACY, INC. Chocolate Gourmet Sea Salt Caramel Eggs, Caramel Gourmet Sea Salt Caramel Eggs, Caramel Gourmet Sea Salt Caramel Eggs, Caramel	39.6g	43.99	180	25.0g	18.0g	2.0g	10.0g	1.0g
Gourmet Sea Salt Caramel Eggs, Caramel Brand: GOLD EMBLEM Category: CHOCOLATE Serving: 39.6g BSI 43.99 Carbs 25.0g Sugar 18.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 10.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	CVS PHARMACY, INC. Candy Springtime Sixlets Springtime Sixlets Springtime Sixlets CVS PHARMACY, INC. Candy Springtime Sixlets Springtime Sixlets Springtime Sixlets	7.0g	9.68	30	5.0g	5.0g	0.0g	1.5g	0.0g
Springtime Sixlets Brand: COTTONDALE Category: CANDY Serving: 7.0g BSI 9.68 Carbs 5.0g Sugar 5.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 1.5g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	CVS PHARMACY, INC. Candy Red & Green Peppermint... Red & Green Peppermint Balls Red & Green Peppermint Balls CVS PHARMACY, INC. Candy Red & Green Peppermint Balls Red & Green Peppermint Balls Red & Green Peppermint Balls	11.0g	22.0	45	11.0g	9.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Red & Green Peppermint Balls Brand: GOLD EMBLEM Category: CANDY Serving: 11.0g BSI 22.0 Carbs 11.0g Sugar 9.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	CVS PHARMACY, INC. Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Chocolate Covered Espr... Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans CVS PHARMACY, INC. Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans	40.0g	35.91	190	23.0g	17.0g	4.0g	12.0g	2.0g
Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans Brand: GOLD EMBLEM Category: POPCORN, PEANUTS, SEEDS & RELATED SNACKS Serving: 40.0g BSI 35.91 Carbs 23.0g Sugar 17.0g Fiber 4.0g Fat 12.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	CVS PHARMACY, INC. Candy Red & White Peppermint... Red & White Peppermint Balls Red & White Peppermint Balls CVS PHARMACY, INC. Candy Red & White Peppermint Balls Red & White Peppermint Balls Red & White Peppermint Balls	11.0g	22.0	45	11.0g	9.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Red & White Peppermint Balls Brand: GOLD EMBLEM Category: CANDY Serving: 11.0g BSI 22.0 Carbs 11.0g Sugar 9.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	CVS PHARMACY, INC. Chocolate Gold Emblem, Belgian M... Gold Emblem, Belgian Milk Chocolate Parcels Gold Emblem, Belgian Milk Chocolate Parcels CVS PHARMACY, INC. Chocolate Gold Emblem, Belgian Milk Chocolate P... Gold Emblem, Belgian Milk Chocolate Parcels Gold Emblem, Belgian Milk Chocolate Parcels	60.0g	68.16	320	36.0g	36.0g	0.0g	16.0g	4.0g
Gold Emblem, Belgian Milk Chocolate Parcels Brand: GOLD EMBLEM Category: CHOCOLATE Serving: 60.0g BSI 68.16 Carbs 36.0g Sugar 36.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 16.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	CVS PHARMACY, INC. Candy Big Pop Big Pop Big Pop CVS PHARMACY, INC. Candy Big Pop Big Pop Big Pop	43.0g	51.51	220	28.0g	25.0g	1.0g	12.0g	1.0g
Big Pop Brand: SANTA'S TREATS Category: CANDY Serving: 43.0g BSI 51.51 Carbs 28.0g Sugar 25.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 12.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	CVS PHARMACY, INC. Chocolate Milk Chocolate Milk Chocolate Milk Chocolate CVS PHARMACY, INC. Chocolate Milk Chocolate Milk Chocolate Milk Chocolate	41.0g	49.49	220	27.0g	26.0g	1.0g	12.0g	1.0g
Milk Chocolate Brand: SANTA'S TREATS Category: CHOCOLATE Serving: 41.0g BSI 49.49 Carbs 27.0g Sugar 26.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 12.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	O.M.I. SPORT Candy Starlight Mints Starlight Mints Starlight Mints O.M.I. SPORT Candy Starlight Mints Starlight Mints Starlight Mints	15.0g	30.0	60	15.0g	11.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Starlight Mints Brand: SWEET SMILES Category: CANDY Serving: 15.0g BSI 30.0 Carbs 15.0g Sugar 11.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Frozen Bread & Dough French Toast Sticks, C... French Toast Sticks, Cinnamon French Toast Sticks, Cinnamon THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Frozen Bread & Dough French Toast Sticks, Cinnamon French Toast Sticks, Cinnamon French Toast Sticks, Cinnamon	110.0g	77.56	320	42.0g	11.0g	2.0g	16.0g	5.0g
French Toast Sticks, Cinnamon Brand: MORNING DELIGHT Category: FROZEN BREAD & DOUGH Serving: 110.0g BSI 77.56 Carbs 42.0g Sugar 11.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 16.0g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Frozen Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast & Crepes Buttermilk Pancakes Buttermilk Pancakes Buttermilk Pancakes THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Frozen Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast & Crepes Buttermilk Pancakes Buttermilk Pancakes Buttermilk Pancakes	97.0g	74.99	200	39.0g	9.0g	1.0g	2.5g	5.0g
Buttermilk Pancakes Brand: MORNING DELIGHT Category: FROZEN PANCAKES, WAFFLES, FRENCH TOAST & CREPES Serving: 97.0g BSI 74.99 Carbs 39.0g Sugar 9.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 2.5g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Cereal Frosted Shredded Wheat... Frosted Shredded Wheat Cereal Frosted Shredded Wheat Cereal THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Cereal Frosted Shredded Wheat Cereal Frosted Shredded Wheat Cereal Frosted Shredded Wheat Cereal	52.0g	72.67	180	42.0g	11.0g	5.0g	1.0g	4.0g
Frosted Shredded Wheat Cereal Brand: KIGGINS Category: CEREAL Serving: 52.0g BSI 72.67 Carbs 42.0g Sugar 11.0g Fiber 5.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes Angel Food Delux Cake Mix Angel Food Delux Cake Mix Angel Food Delux Cake Mix THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes Angel Food Delux Cake Mix Angel Food Delux Cake Mix Angel Food Delux Cake Mix	38.0g	62.99	140	32.0g	23.0g	0.0g	0.0g	3.0g
Angel Food Delux Cake Mix Brand: GINGER EVANS Category: CAKE, COOKIE & CUPCAKE MIXES Serving: 38.0g BSI 62.99 Carbs 32.0g Sugar 23.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Frozen Bread & Dough Premium Homestyle Waffles Premium Homestyle Waffles Premium Homestyle Waffles THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Frozen Bread & Dough Premium Homestyle Waffles Premium Homestyle Waffles Premium Homestyle Waffles	70.0g	45.35	140	24.0g	3.0g	1.0g	3.0g	3.0g
Premium Homestyle Waffles Brand: PICK 5 Category: FROZEN BREAD & DOUGH Serving: 70.0g BSI 45.35 Carbs 24.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 3.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Mini Cupcakes Mini Cupcakes Mini Cupcakes THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Mini Cupcakes Mini Cupcakes Mini Cupcakes	71.0g	81.76	270	43.0g	30.0g	1.0g	10.0g	2.0g
Mini Cupcakes Brand: GINGER EVANS Category: CAKES, CUPCAKES, SNACK CAKES Serving: 71.0g BSI 81.76 Carbs 43.0g Sugar 30.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 10.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Chocolate Bliss Bundt ... Chocolate Bliss Bundt Cake Chocolate Bliss Bundt Cake THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Chocolate Bliss Bundt Cake Chocolate Bliss Bundt Cake Chocolate Bliss Bundt Cake	57.0g	53.6	230	29.0g	19.0g	1.0g	12.0g	3.0g
Chocolate Bliss Bundt Cake Brand: GINGER EVANS BAKERY Category: CAKES, CUPCAKES, SNACK CAKES Serving: 57.0g BSI 53.6 Carbs 29.0g Sugar 19.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 12.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Lemon Drop Bundt Cake Lemon Drop Bundt Cake Lemon Drop Bundt Cake THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Lemon Drop Bundt Cake Lemon Drop Bundt Cake Lemon Drop Bundt Cake	57.0g	53.69	210	28.0g	19.0g	0.2g	10.0g	2.0g
Lemon Drop Bundt Cake Brand: GINGER EVANS BAKERY Category: CAKES, CUPCAKES, SNACK CAKES Serving: 57.0g BSI 53.69 Carbs 28.0g Sugar 19.0g Fiber 0.2g Fat 10.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Mississippi Mid Cake Mississippi Mid Cake Mississippi Mid Cake THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Mississippi Mid Cake Mississippi Mid Cake Mississippi Mid Cake	57.0g	48.15	210	26.0g	18.0g	1.0g	11.0g	2.0g
Mississippi Mid Cake Brand: GINGER EVANS BAKERY Category: CAKES, CUPCAKES, SNACK CAKES Serving: 57.0g BSI 48.15 Carbs 26.0g Sugar 18.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 11.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Breads & Buns Plain Bagels Plain Bagels Plain Bagels THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Breads & Buns Plain Bagels Plain Bagels Plain Bagels	85.0g	88.27	220	47.0g	5.0g	2.0g	1.0g	7.0g
Plain Bagels Brand: GINGER EVANS BAKERY Category: BREADS & BUNS Serving: 85.0g BSI 88.27 Carbs 47.0g Sugar 5.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 7.0g

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

Dark Chocolate Covered Cashews

Gourmet Sea Salt Caramel Eggs, Caramel

Springtime Sixlets

Red & Green Peppermint Balls

Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans

Red & White Peppermint Balls

Gold Emblem, Belgian Milk Chocolate Parcels

Big Pop

Milk Chocolate

Starlight Mints

French Toast Sticks, Cinnamon

Buttermilk Pancakes

Frosted Shredded Wheat Cereal

Angel Food Delux Cake Mix

Premium Homestyle Waffles

Mini Cupcakes

Chocolate Bliss Bundt Cake

Lemon Drop Bundt Cake

Mississippi Mid Cake

Plain Bagels