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	WAL-MART STORES, INC. Breads & Buns Enriched White Bread Enriched White Bread Enriched White Bread WAL-MART STORES, INC. Breads & Buns Enriched White Bread Enriched White Bread Enriched White Bread	26.0g	27.41	70	14.0g	2.0g	0.0g	1.0g	2.0g
Enriched White Bread Brand: PRICE FIRST Category: BREADS & BUNS Serving: 26.0g BSI 27.41 Carbs 14.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	WAL-MART STORES, INC. Breads & Buns Wheat Bread Wheat Bread Wheat Bread WAL-MART STORES, INC. Breads & Buns Wheat Bread Wheat Bread Wheat Bread	47.0g	40.87	120	23.0g	3.0g	2.0g	1.5g	5.0g
Wheat Bread Brand: PRICE FIRST Category: BREADS & BUNS Serving: 47.0g BSI 40.87 Carbs 23.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 1.5g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	WAL-MART STORES, INC. Breads & Buns Enriched White Bread Enriched White Bread Enriched White Bread WAL-MART STORES, INC. Breads & Buns Enriched White Bread Enriched White Bread Enriched White Bread	47.0g	46.98	130	25.0g	3.0g	1.0g	1.5g	4.0g
Enriched White Bread Brand: PRICE FIRST Category: BREADS & BUNS Serving: 47.0g BSI 46.98 Carbs 25.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 1.5g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	WAL-MART STORES, INC. Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Pound Cake Pound Cake Pound Cake WAL-MART STORES, INC. Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Pound Cake Pound Cake Pound Cake	78.0g	79.63	280	41.0g	23.0g	0.0g	11.0g	3.0g
Pound Cake Brand: THE BAKERY Category: CAKES, CUPCAKES, SNACK CAKES Serving: 78.0g BSI 79.63 Carbs 41.0g Sugar 23.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 11.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	WAL-MART STORES, INC. Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Strawberry Swirl & New... Strawberry Swirl & New York Style Cheesecake Strawberry Swirl & New York Style Cheesecake WAL-MART STORES, INC. Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Strawberry Swirl & New York Style Che... Strawberry Swirl & New York Style Cheesecake Strawberry Swirl & New York Style Cheesecake	85.0g	49.63	310	27.0g	19.0g	1.0g	20.0g	4.0g
Strawberry Swirl & New York Style Cheesecake Brand: THE BAKERY Category: CAKES, CUPCAKES, SNACK CAKES Serving: 85.0g BSI 49.63 Carbs 27.0g Sugar 19.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 20.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	WAL-MART STORES, INC. Breads & Buns White Split Top Bread,... White Split Top Bread, White White Split Top Bread, White WAL-MART STORES, INC. Breads & Buns White Split Top Bread, White White Split Top Bread, White White Split Top Bread, White	34.0g	31.32	90	17.0g	2.0g	1.0g	1.0g	3.0g
White Split Top Bread, White Brand: GREAT VALUE Category: BREADS & BUNS Serving: 34.0g BSI 31.32 Carbs 17.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	WAL-MART STORES, INC. Breads & Buns Wheat Round Top Bread,... Wheat Round Top Bread, Wheat Wheat Round Top Bread, Wheat WAL-MART STORES, INC. Breads & Buns Wheat Round Top Bread, Wheat Wheat Round Top Bread, Wheat Wheat Round Top Bread, Wheat	27.0g	23.58	70	13.0g	1.0g	1.0g	0.5g	2.0g
Wheat Round Top Bread, Wheat Brand: GREAT VALUE Category: BREADS & BUNS Serving: 27.0g BSI 23.58 Carbs 13.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 0.5g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	A L SCHUTZMAN COMPANY INC Candy Almond Toffee Almond Toffee Almond Toffee A L SCHUTZMAN COMPANY INC Candy Almond Toffee Almond Toffee Almond Toffee	45.0g	48.77	250	26.0g	25.0g	0.0g	16.0g	2.0g
Almond Toffee Brand: DEVON'S Category: CANDY Serving: 45.0g BSI 48.77 Carbs 26.0g Sugar 25.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 16.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	A L SCHUTZMAN COMPANY INC Candy Peanut Butter Bears Peanut Butter Bears Peanut Butter Bears A L SCHUTZMAN COMPANY INC Candy Peanut Butter Bears Peanut Butter Bears Peanut Butter Bears	45.0g	38.75	250	22.0g	19.0g	1.0g	18.0g	4.0g
Peanut Butter Bears Brand: DEVON'S Category: CANDY Serving: 45.0g BSI 38.75 Carbs 22.0g Sugar 19.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 18.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	GLENCOURT INC. Breads & Buns 5 Seed Bread, 5 Seed 5 Seed Bread, 5 Seed 5 Seed Bread, 5 Seed GLENCOURT INC. Breads & Buns 5 Seed Bread, 5 Seed 5 Seed Bread, 5 Seed 5 Seed Bread, 5 Seed	43.0g	35.04	110	19.0g	3.0g	1.0g	2.5g	4.0g
5 Seed Bread, 5 Seed Brand: OPEN NATURE Category: BREADS & BUNS Serving: 43.0g BSI 35.04 Carbs 19.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 2.5g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	GLENCOURT INC. Breads & Buns 19 Grain Bread, 19 Grain 19 Grain Bread, 19 Grain 19 Grain Bread, 19 Grain GLENCOURT INC. Breads & Buns 19 Grain Bread, 19 Grain 19 Grain Bread, 19 Grain 19 Grain Bread, 19 Grain	43.0g	34.87	110	20.0g	4.0g	2.0g	2.0g	5.0g
19 Grain Bread, 19 Grain Brand: OPEN NATURE Category: BREADS & BUNS Serving: 43.0g BSI 34.87 Carbs 20.0g Sugar 4.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 2.0g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	GLENCOURT INC. Breads & Buns Quinoa Bread Quinoa Bread Quinoa Bread GLENCOURT INC. Breads & Buns Quinoa Bread Quinoa Bread Quinoa Bread	43.0g	35.06	100	19.0g	3.0g	1.0g	1.0g	5.0g
Quinoa Bread Brand: OPEN NATURE Category: BREADS & BUNS Serving: 43.0g BSI 35.06 Carbs 19.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	ELI'S CHICAGO'S CHEESECAKE Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Tres Leches Cake Tres Leches Cake Tres Leches Cake ELI'S CHICAGO'S CHEESECAKE Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Tres Leches Cake Tres Leches Cake Tres Leches Cake	54.0g	26.84	170	14.0g	11.0g	0.0g	11.0g	3.0g
Tres Leches Cake Brand: ELI'S CHEESECAKE Category: CAKES, CUPCAKES, SNACK CAKES Serving: 54.0g BSI 26.84 Carbs 14.0g Sugar 11.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 11.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	MASADA BAKERY, INC. Breads & Buns Multi Grain Bagels Multi Grain Bagels Multi Grain Bagels MASADA BAKERY, INC. Breads & Buns Multi Grain Bagels Multi Grain Bagels Multi Grain Bagels	104.0g	100.0	300	58.0g	4.0g	3.0g	3.0g	9.0g
Multi Grain Bagels Brand: MASADA Category: BREADS & BUNS Serving: 104.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 58.0g Sugar 4.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 3.0g Protein 9.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HEALTHY FOOD BRANDS LLC Candy Fruit Snacks Red Belt,... Fruit Snacks Red Belt, Watermelon, Strawberry, Red Apple, Cherry, Raspberry Fruit Snacks Red Belt, Watermelon, Strawberry, Red Apple, Cherry, Raspberry HEALTHY FOOD BRANDS LLC Candy Fruit Snacks Red Belt, Watermelon, St... Fruit Snacks Red Belt, Watermelon, Strawberry, Red Apple, Cherry, Raspberry Fruit Snacks Red Belt, Watermelon, Strawberry, Red Apple, Cherry, Raspberry	40.0g	55.72	110	28.0g	17.0g	0.0g	0.0g	1.0g
Fruit Snacks Red Belt, Watermelon, Strawberry, Red Apple, Cherry, Raspberry Brand: FRUIT NINJA Category: CANDY Serving: 40.0g BSI 55.72 Carbs 28.0g Sugar 17.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	BISCUITERIE POPPIES N.V. Cookies & Biscuits Belgian Choc Macaroons... Belgian Choc Macaroons, Belgian Choc Belgian Choc Macaroons, Belgian Choc BISCUITERIE POPPIES N.V. Cookies & Biscuits Belgian Choc Macaroons, Belgian Choc Belgian Choc Macaroons, Belgian Choc Belgian Choc Macaroons, Belgian Choc	37.0g	28.87	150	19.0g	17.0g	4.0g	8.0g	1.0g
Belgian Choc Macaroons, Belgian Choc Brand: POPPIES Category: COOKIES & BISCUITS Serving: 37.0g BSI 28.87 Carbs 19.0g Sugar 17.0g Fiber 4.0g Fat 8.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	TARGET STORES Candy Starlight Mints Hard C... Starlight Mints Hard Candy Starlight Mints Hard Candy TARGET STORES Candy Starlight Mints Hard Candy Starlight Mints Hard Candy Starlight Mints Hard Candy	15.0g	30.0	60	15.0g	11.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Starlight Mints Hard Candy Brand: MARKET PANTRY 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	RABBIT CREEK PRODUCTS, INC. Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes Brownie Mix Brownie Mix Brownie Mix RABBIT CREEK PRODUCTS, INC. Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes Brownie Mix Brownie Mix Brownie Mix	26.0g	34.99	100	19.0g	18.0g	1.0g	1.0g	3.0g
Brownie Mix Brand: RABBIT CREEK PRODUCTS Category: CAKE, COOKIE & CUPCAKE MIXES Serving: 26.0g BSI 34.99 Carbs 19.0g Sugar 18.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	RABBIT CREEK PRODUCTS, INC. Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes Turtle Brownie Mix Turtle Brownie Mix Turtle Brownie Mix RABBIT CREEK PRODUCTS, INC. Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes Turtle Brownie Mix Turtle Brownie Mix Turtle Brownie Mix	24.0g	27.34	80	15.0g	13.0g	1.0g	1.0g	2.0g
Turtle Brownie Mix Brand: RABBIT CREEK GOURMET Category: CAKE, COOKIE & CUPCAKE MIXES Serving: 24.0g BSI 27.34 Carbs 15.0g Sugar 13.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	RABBIT CREEK PRODUCTS, INC. Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes Black Forest Brownie Mix Black Forest Brownie Mix Black Forest Brownie Mix RABBIT CREEK PRODUCTS, INC. Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes Black Forest Brownie Mix Black Forest Brownie Mix Black Forest Brownie Mix	31.0g	47.28	120	25.0g	23.0g	1.0g	0.5g	2.0g
Black Forest Brownie Mix Brand: RABBIT CREEK PRODUCTS Category: CAKE, COOKIE & CUPCAKE MIXES Serving: 31.0g BSI 47.28 Carbs 25.0g Sugar 23.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 0.5g Protein 2.0g

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

Enriched White Bread

Wheat Bread

Enriched White Bread

Pound Cake

Strawberry Swirl & New York Style Cheesecake

White Split Top Bread, White

Wheat Round Top Bread, Wheat

Almond Toffee

Peanut Butter Bears

5 Seed Bread, 5 Seed

19 Grain Bread, 19 Grain

Quinoa Bread

Tres Leches Cake

Multi Grain Bagels

Fruit Snacks Red Belt, Watermelon, Strawberry, Red Apple, Cherry, Raspberry

Belgian Choc Macaroons, Belgian Choc

Starlight Mints Hard Candy

Brownie Mix

Turtle Brownie Mix

Black Forest Brownie Mix