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	SPARTAN Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Honey Roasted Peanuts,... Spartan, Honey Roasted Peanuts, Salted Honey Roasted Peanuts, Salted SPARTAN Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Honey Roasted Peanuts, Salted Spartan, Honey Roasted Peanuts, Salted Honey Roasted Peanuts, Salted	28.0g	10.73	150	8.0g	4.0g	2.0g	12.0g	6.0g
Honey Roasted Peanuts, Salted Brand: SPARTAN Category: POPCORN, PEANUTS, SEEDS & RELATED SNACKS Serving: 28.0g BSI 10.73 Carbs 8.0g Sugar 4.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 12.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	SPARTAN Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Halves & Pieces Cashew... Spartan, Halves & Pieces Cashews, Salted Halves & Pieces Cashews, Salted SPARTAN Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Halves & Pieces Cashews, Salted Spartan, Halves & Pieces Cashews, Salted Halves & Pieces Cashews, Salted	28.0g	12.51	160	8.0g	1.0g	1.0g	13.0g	5.0g
Halves & Pieces Cashews, Salted Brand: SPARTAN Category: POPCORN, PEANUTS, SEEDS & RELATED SNACKS Serving: 28.0g BSI 12.51 Carbs 8.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 13.0g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	SPARTAN Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Dry Honey Roasted Pean... Spartan, Dry Honey Roasted Peanuts, Salted Dry Honey Roasted Peanuts, Salted SPARTAN Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Dry Honey Roasted Peanuts, Salted Spartan, Dry Honey Roasted Peanuts, Salted Dry Honey Roasted Peanuts, Salted	28.0g	10.73	160	8.0g	4.0g	2.0g	12.0g	6.0g
Dry Honey Roasted Peanuts, Salted Brand: SPARTAN Category: POPCORN, PEANUTS, SEEDS & RELATED SNACKS Serving: 28.0g BSI 10.73 Carbs 8.0g Sugar 4.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 12.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	SPARTAN Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Peanuts, Butter Toffee Spartan, Peanuts, Butter Toffee Peanuts, Butter Toffee SPARTAN Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Peanuts, Butter Toffee Spartan, Peanuts, Butter Toffee Peanuts, Butter Toffee	28.0g	30.1	130	17.0g	15.0g	1.0g	7.0g	3.0g
Peanuts, Butter Toffee Brand: SPARTAN Category: POPCORN, PEANUTS, SEEDS & RELATED SNACKS Serving: 28.0g BSI 30.1 Carbs 17.0g Sugar 15.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 7.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	AMERICAN POP CORN COMPANY Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Jolly Time, Healthy Po... Jolly Time, Healthy Pop Butter Jolly Time, Healthy Pop Butter AMERICAN POP CORN COMPANY Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Jolly Time, Healthy Pop Butter Jolly Time, Healthy Pop Butter Jolly Time, Healthy Pop Butter	34.0g	38.95	110	25.0g	0.0g	5.0g	2.0g	3.0g
Jolly Time, Healthy Pop Butter Brand: AMERICAN POP CORN COMPANY Category: POPCORN, PEANUTS, SEEDS & RELATED SNACKS Serving: 34.0g BSI 38.95 Carbs 25.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 5.0g Fat 2.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	RIVIANA FOODS INC. Flavored Rice Dishes Yellow Rice Mix With S... Yellow Rice Mix With Seasonings Yellow Rice Mix With Seasonings RIVIANA FOODS INC. Flavored Rice Dishes Yellow Rice Mix With Seasonings Yellow Rice Mix With Seasonings Yellow Rice Mix With Seasonings	57.0g	82.55	200	43.0g	1.0g	1.0g	1.0g	4.0g
Yellow Rice Mix With Seasonings Brand: RIVIANA FOODS INC. Category: FLAVORED RICE DISHES Serving: 57.0g BSI 82.55 Carbs 43.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	BLEND LLC, SENSIBLE FOODS Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Sensible Foods, Crunch... Sensible Foods, Crunch Dried Snacks, Sweet Corn Sensible Foods, Crunch Dried Snacks, Sweet Corn BLEND LLC, SENSIBLE FOODS Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Sensible Foods, Crunch Dried Snacks, ... Sensible Foods, Crunch Dried Snacks, Sweet Corn Sensible Foods, Crunch Dried Snacks, Sweet Corn	18.0g	23.27	60	14.0g	4.0g	2.0g	1.0g	2.0g
Sensible Foods, Crunch Dried Snacks, Sweet Corn Brand: BLEND LLC, SENSIBLE FOODS Category: POPCORN, PEANUTS, SEEDS & RELATED SNACKS Serving: 18.0g BSI 23.27 Carbs 14.0g Sugar 4.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	MCCORMICK & COMPANY, INC. Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers Ancho Chile & Garlic M... Ancho Chile & Garlic Marinade Ancho Chile & Garlic Marinade MCCORMICK & COMPANY, INC. Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers Ancho Chile & Garlic Marinade Ancho Chile & Garlic Marinade Ancho Chile & Garlic Marinade	16.0g	6.0	10	3.0g	1.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Ancho Chile & Garlic Marinade Brand: MCCORMICK & COMPANY, INC. Category: SEASONING MIXES, SALTS, MARINADES & TENDERIZERS Serving: 16.0g BSI 6.0 Carbs 3.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION Frozen Prepared Sides Hanover, Candied Sweet... Hanover, Candied Sweet Potatoes With Brown Sugar Glaze Hanover, Candied Sweet Potatoes With Brown Sugar Glaze HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION Frozen Prepared Sides Hanover, Candied Sweet Potatoes With ... Hanover, Candied Sweet Potatoes With Brown Sugar Glaze Hanover, Candied Sweet Potatoes With Brown Sugar Glaze	140.0g	100.0	300	73.0g	47.0g	2.9g	1.0g	1.0g
Hanover, Candied Sweet Potatoes With Brown Sugar Glaze Brand: HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION Category: FROZEN PREPARED SIDES Serving: 140.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 73.0g Sugar 47.0g Fiber 2.9g Fat 1.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	AHOLD USA, INC. Pasta By Shape & Type Whole Wheat Linguine Whole Wheat Linguine Whole Wheat Linguine AHOLD USA, INC. Pasta By Shape & Type Whole Wheat Linguine Whole Wheat Linguine Whole Wheat Linguine	56.0g	69.94	210	41.0g	2.0g	5.0g	1.5g	7.0g
Whole Wheat Linguine Brand: AHOLD USA, INC. Category: PASTA BY SHAPE & TYPE Serving: 56.0g BSI 69.94 Carbs 41.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 5.0g Fat 1.5g Protein 7.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	CANTONESA All Noodles Chao Mein Noodles With... Cantonesa, Chao Mein Noodles With Soy Sauce Chao Mein Noodles With Soy Sauce CANTONESA All Noodles Chao Mein Noodles With Soy Sauce Cantonesa, Chao Mein Noodles With Soy Sauce Chao Mein Noodles With Soy Sauce	85.0g	100.0	350	68.0g	0.0g	1.0g	0.0g	13.0g
Chao Mein Noodles With Soy Sauce Brand: CANTONESA Category: ALL NOODLES Serving: 85.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 68.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 13.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	GRACE Chips, Pretzels & Snacks Plantain Chips Plantain Chips Plantain Chips GRACE Chips, Pretzels & Snacks Plantain Chips Plantain Chips Plantain Chips	28.0g	34.8	130	20.0g	1.0g	2.0g	5.0g	1.0g
Plantain Chips Brand: GRACE Category: CHIPS, PRETZELS & SNACKS Serving: 28.0g BSI 34.8 Carbs 20.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 5.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HIGH LINER FOODS Fish & Seafood High Liner, Sea Cuisin... High Liner, Sea Cuisine, Potato Crusted Cod High Liner, Sea Cuisine, Potato Crusted Cod HIGH LINER FOODS Fish & Seafood High Liner, Sea Cuisine, Potato Crust... High Liner, Sea Cuisine, Potato Crusted Cod High Liner, Sea Cuisine, Potato Crusted Cod	148.0g	34.54	250	19.0g	0.0g	1.0g	9.0g	22.0g
High Liner, Sea Cuisine, Potato Crusted Cod Brand: HIGH LINER FOODS Category: FISH & SEAFOOD Serving: 148.0g BSI 34.54 Carbs 19.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 9.0g Protein 22.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	GREEN & BLACK'S Chocolate Milk Chocolate Green & Black's, Milk Chocolate Milk Chocolate GREEN & BLACK'S Chocolate Milk Chocolate Green & Black's, Milk Chocolate Milk Chocolate	35.0g	35.53	190	20.0g	17.0g	1.0g	11.0g	3.0g
Milk Chocolate Brand: GREEN & BLACK'S Category: CHOCOLATE Serving: 35.0g BSI 35.53 Carbs 20.0g Sugar 17.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 11.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	BEKSUL Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers Seafood Rice Seasoning Beksul, Seafood Rice Seasoning Seafood Rice Seasoning BEKSUL Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers Seafood Rice Seasoning Beksul, Seafood Rice Seasoning Seafood Rice Seasoning	8.0g	3.76	25	3.0g	2.0g	1.0g	0.5g	2.0g
Seafood Rice Seasoning Brand: BEKSUL Category: SEASONING MIXES, SALTS, MARINADES & TENDERIZERS Serving: 8.0g BSI 3.76 Carbs 3.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 0.5g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	SEMPIO FOODS COMPANY Canned & Bottled Beans Sempio, Braised Black ... Sempio, Braised Black Beans In Soy Sauce Sempio, Braised Black Beans In Soy Sauce SEMPIO FOODS COMPANY Canned & Bottled Beans Sempio, Braised Black Beans In Soy Sauce Sempio, Braised Black Beans In Soy Sauce Sempio, Braised Black Beans In Soy Sauce	70.0g	51.53	200	27.0g	17.0g	0.0g	4.0g	13.0g
Sempio, Braised Black Beans In Soy Sauce Brand: SEMPIO FOODS COMPANY Category: CANNED & BOTTLED BEANS Serving: 70.0g BSI 51.53 Carbs 27.0g Sugar 17.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 4.0g Protein 13.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	GLICO Cookies & Biscuits Japanese Cookies Japanese Cookies Japanese Cookies GLICO Cookies & Biscuits Japanese Cookies Japanese Cookies Japanese Cookies	23.0g	26.42	120	14.0g	14.0g	0.0g	6.0g	2.0g
Japanese Cookies Brand: GLICO Category: COOKIES & BISCUITS Serving: 23.0g BSI 26.42 Carbs 14.0g Sugar 14.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 6.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	EZAKI GLICO Powdered Drinks Pocky, Matcha Green Tea Ezaki Glico, Pocky, Matcha Green Tea Pocky, Matcha Green Tea EZAKI GLICO Powdered Drinks Pocky, Matcha Green Tea Ezaki Glico, Pocky, Matcha Green Tea Pocky, Matcha Green Tea	21.0g	26.47	110	14.0g	14.0g	0.0g	5.0g	2.0g
Pocky, Matcha Green Tea Brand: EZAKI GLICO Category: POWDERED DRINKS Serving: 21.0g BSI 26.47 Carbs 14.0g Sugar 14.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 5.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	MEIJI Cookies & Biscuits Dip Biscuit Snack Dip Biscuit Snack Dip Biscuit Snack MEIJI Cookies & Biscuits Dip Biscuit Snack Dip Biscuit Snack Dip Biscuit Snack	30.0g	35.33	160	19.0g	9.0g	0.2g	9.0g	2.0g
Dip Biscuit Snack Brand: MEIJI Category: COOKIES & BISCUITS Serving: 30.0g BSI 35.33 Carbs 19.0g Sugar 9.0g Fiber 0.2g Fat 9.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	GLICO Cookies & Biscuits Japanese Cookies Glico, Japanese Cookies Japanese Cookies GLICO Cookies & Biscuits Japanese Cookies Glico, Japanese Cookies Japanese Cookies	23.0g	24.42	130	13.0g	13.0g	0.0g	8.0g	1.0g
Japanese Cookies Brand: GLICO Category: COOKIES & BISCUITS Serving: 23.0g BSI 24.42 Carbs 13.0g Sugar 13.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 8.0g 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

Honey Roasted Peanuts, Salted

Halves & Pieces Cashews, Salted

Dry Honey Roasted Peanuts, Salted

Peanuts, Butter Toffee

Jolly Time, Healthy Pop Butter

Yellow Rice Mix With Seasonings

Sensible Foods, Crunch Dried Snacks, Sweet Corn

Ancho Chile & Garlic Marinade

Hanover, Candied Sweet Potatoes With Brown Sugar Glaze

Whole Wheat Linguine

Chao Mein Noodles With Soy Sauce

Plantain Chips

High Liner, Sea Cuisine, Potato Crusted Cod

Milk Chocolate

Seafood Rice Seasoning

Sempio, Braised Black Beans In Soy Sauce

Japanese Cookies

Pocky, Matcha Green Tea

Dip Biscuit Snack