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	FRESH&EASY Pasta By Shape & Type Brown Rice, Rotini Brown Rice, Rotini Brown Rice, Rotini FRESH&EASY Pasta By Shape & Type Brown Rice, Rotini Brown Rice, Rotini Brown Rice, Rotini	56.0g	76.54	190	41.0g	2.0g	2.0g	1.5g	4.0g
Brown Rice, Rotini Brand: FRESH&EASY Category: PASTA BY SHAPE & TYPE Serving: 56.0g BSI 76.54 Carbs 41.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 1.5g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	FRESH & EASY Pasta By Shape & Type Lasagna Lasagna Lasagna FRESH & EASY Pasta By Shape & Type Lasagna Lasagna Lasagna	56.0g	75.8	210	41.0g	2.0g	2.0g	1.0g	7.0g
Lasagna Brand: FRESH & EASY Category: PASTA BY SHAPE & TYPE Serving: 56.0g BSI 75.8 Carbs 41.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 7.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	FRESH & EASY Pasta By Shape & Type Whole Grain Thin Spagh... Whole Grain Thin Spaghetti Whole Grain Thin Spaghetti FRESH & EASY Pasta By Shape & Type Whole Grain Thin Spaghetti Whole Grain Thin Spaghetti Whole Grain Thin Spaghetti	56.0g	67.98	200	41.0g	2.0g	6.0g	1.5g	7.0g
Whole Grain Thin Spaghetti Brand: FRESH & EASY Category: PASTA BY SHAPE & TYPE Serving: 56.0g BSI 67.98 Carbs 41.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 6.0g Fat 1.5g Protein 7.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	FRESH & EASY Pasta By Shape & Type Medium Shells Medium Shells Medium Shells FRESH & EASY Pasta By Shape & Type Medium Shells Medium Shells Medium Shells	56.0g	75.8	200	41.0g	2.0g	2.0g	1.0g	7.0g
Medium Shells Brand: FRESH & EASY Category: PASTA BY SHAPE & TYPE Serving: 56.0g BSI 75.8 Carbs 41.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 7.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	FRESH&EASY Pasta By Shape & Type Whole Grain Rotini Whole Grain Rotini Whole Grain Rotini FRESH&EASY Pasta By Shape & Type Whole Grain Rotini Whole Grain Rotini Whole Grain Rotini	56.0g	67.98	200	41.0g	2.0g	6.0g	1.5g	7.0g
Whole Grain Rotini Brand: FRESH&EASY Category: PASTA BY SHAPE & TYPE Serving: 56.0g BSI 67.98 Carbs 41.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 6.0g Fat 1.5g Protein 7.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	FRESH&EASY Pasta By Shape & Type Pasta, Extra Broad Rib... Pasta, Extra Broad Ribbons Pasta, Extra Broad Ribbons FRESH&EASY Pasta By Shape & Type Pasta, Extra Broad Ribbons Pasta, Extra Broad Ribbons Pasta, Extra Broad Ribbons	56.0g	75.53	210	41.0g	3.0g	2.0g	1.0g	8.0g
Pasta, Extra Broad Ribbons Brand: FRESH&EASY Category: PASTA BY SHAPE & TYPE Serving: 56.0g BSI 75.53 Carbs 41.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 8.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	FRESH&EASY All Noodles Wide Egg Noodles Wide Egg Noodles Wide Egg Noodles FRESH&EASY All Noodles Wide Egg Noodles Wide Egg Noodles Wide Egg Noodles	56.0g	73.19	220	40.0g	2.0g	2.0g	3.0g	8.0g
Wide Egg Noodles Brand: FRESH&EASY Category: ALL NOODLES Serving: 56.0g BSI 73.19 Carbs 40.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 3.0g Protein 8.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	FRESH & EASY Pasta By Shape & Type Large Elbows Large Elbows Large Elbows FRESH & EASY Pasta By Shape & Type Large Elbows Large Elbows Large Elbows	56.0g	75.8	210	41.0g	2.0g	2.0g	1.0g	7.0g
Large Elbows Brand: FRESH & EASY Category: PASTA BY SHAPE & TYPE Serving: 56.0g BSI 75.8 Carbs 41.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 7.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	FRESH & EASY Prepared Pasta & Pizza Sauces Pasta Sauce Pasta Sauce Pasta Sauce FRESH & EASY Prepared Pasta & Pizza Sauces Pasta Sauce Pasta Sauce Pasta Sauce	113.0g	11.91	40	7.0g	4.0g	1.0g	1.5g	1.0g
Pasta Sauce Brand: FRESH & EASY Category: PREPARED PASTA & PIZZA SAUCES Serving: 113.0g BSI 11.91 Carbs 7.0g Sugar 4.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 1.5g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	FRESH & EASY Prepared Pasta & Pizza Sauces Pasta Sauce Pasta Sauce Pasta Sauce FRESH & EASY Prepared Pasta & Pizza Sauces Pasta Sauce Pasta Sauce Pasta Sauce	113.0g	11.91	45	7.0g	5.0g	1.0g	1.5g	1.0g
Pasta Sauce Brand: FRESH & EASY Category: PREPARED PASTA & PIZZA SAUCES Serving: 113.0g BSI 11.91 Carbs 7.0g Sugar 5.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 1.5g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	TALANCINA Canned Fruit Talancina Talancina Talancina TALANCINA Canned Fruit Talancina Talancina Talancina	140.0g	57.96	120	30.0g	27.0g	1.0g	0.0g	1.0g
Talancina Brand: TALANCINA Category: CANNED FRUIT Serving: 140.0g BSI 57.96 Carbs 30.0g Sugar 27.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	JALANVINA Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Apricot Jam Apricot Jam Apricot Jam JALANVINA Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Apricot Jam Apricot Jam Apricot Jam	15.0g	16.0	30	8.0g	7.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Apricot Jam Brand: JALANVINA Category: JAM, JELLY & FRUIT SPREADS Serving: 15.0g BSI 16.0 Carbs 8.0g Sugar 7.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	TALANCINA Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Red Pepper Jam Red Pepper Jam Red Pepper Jam TALANCINA Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Red Pepper Jam Red Pepper Jam Red Pepper Jam	15.0g	12.0	25	6.0g	6.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Red Pepper Jam Brand: TALANCINA Category: JAM, JELLY & FRUIT SPREADS Serving: 15.0g BSI 12.0 Carbs 6.0g Sugar 6.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	FRESH & EASY Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres Apple Blossoms Apple Blossoms Apple Blossoms FRESH & EASY Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres Apple Blossoms Apple Blossoms Apple Blossoms	114.0g	77.54	350	42.0g	16.0g	2.1g	17.0g	4.0g
Apple Blossoms Brand: FRESH & EASY Category: FROZEN APPETIZERS & HORS D'OEUVRES Serving: 114.0g BSI 77.54 Carbs 42.0g Sugar 16.0g Fiber 2.1g Fat 17.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	FRESH & EASY Frozen Fish & Seafood Breaded Calamari Rings Fresh & Easy, Breaded Calamari Rings Breaded Calamari Rings FRESH & EASY Frozen Fish & Seafood Breaded Calamari Rings Fresh & Easy, Breaded Calamari Rings Breaded Calamari Rings	85.0g	46.52	180	25.0g	1.0g	1.0g	5.0g	9.0g
Breaded Calamari Rings Brand: FRESH & EASY Category: FROZEN FISH & SEAFOOD Serving: 85.0g BSI 46.52 Carbs 25.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 5.0g Protein 9.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	FRESH & EASY Frozen Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast & Crepes Homestyle Waffles Fresh & Easy, Homestyle Waffles Homestyle Waffles FRESH & EASY Frozen Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast & Crepes Homestyle Waffles Fresh & Easy, Homestyle Waffles Homestyle Waffles	70.0g	48.71	190	26.0g	3.0g	1.0g	7.0g	4.0g
Homestyle Waffles Brand: FRESH & EASY Category: FROZEN PANCAKES, WAFFLES, FRENCH TOAST & CREPES Serving: 70.0g BSI 48.71 Carbs 26.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 7.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	FRESH & EASY Frozen Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast & Crepes Buttermilk Pancakes Fresh & Easy, Buttermilk Pancakes Buttermilk Pancakes FRESH & EASY Frozen Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast & Crepes Buttermilk Pancakes Fresh & Easy, Buttermilk Pancakes Buttermilk Pancakes	117.0g	90.24	270	47.0g	11.0g	1.1g	6.0g	6.0g
Buttermilk Pancakes Brand: FRESH & EASY Category: FROZEN PANCAKES, WAFFLES, FRENCH TOAST & CREPES Serving: 117.0g BSI 90.24 Carbs 47.0g Sugar 11.0g Fiber 1.1g Fat 6.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	FRESH & EASY Pasta Dinners Mushroom Garlic Cavatappi Mushroom Garlic Cavatappi Mushroom Garlic Cavatappi FRESH & EASY Pasta Dinners Mushroom Garlic Cavatappi Mushroom Garlic Cavatappi Mushroom Garlic Cavatappi	60.0g	81.79	210	43.0g	2.0g	1.0g	1.0g	7.0g
Mushroom Garlic Cavatappi Brand: FRESH & EASY Category: PASTA DINNERS Serving: 60.0g BSI 81.79 Carbs 43.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 7.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	FRESH & EASY Pasta Dinners Creamy Carbonara Spagh... Creamy Carbonara Spaghetti Creamy Carbonara Spaghetti FRESH & EASY Pasta Dinners Creamy Carbonara Spaghetti Creamy Carbonara Spaghetti Creamy Carbonara Spaghetti	50.0g	53.14	200	29.0g	1.0g	1.0g	5.0g	9.0g
Creamy Carbonara Spaghetti Brand: FRESH & EASY Category: PASTA DINNERS Serving: 50.0g BSI 53.14 Carbs 29.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 5.0g Protein 9.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	FRESH & EASY Pasta Dinners Deluxe Shells & Aged C... Deluxe Shells & Aged Cheddar Cheese Sauce Deluxe Shells & Aged Cheddar Cheese Sauce FRESH & EASY Pasta Dinners Deluxe Shells & Aged Cheddar Cheese S... Deluxe Shells & Aged Cheddar Cheese Sauce Deluxe Shells & Aged Cheddar Cheese Sauce	102.0g	90.33	340	49.0g	3.0g	2.0g	10.0g	12.0g
Deluxe Shells & Aged Cheddar Cheese Sauce Brand: FRESH & EASY Category: PASTA DINNERS Serving: 102.0g BSI 90.33 Carbs 49.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 10.0g Protein 12.0g

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

Brown Rice, Rotini

Lasagna

Whole Grain Thin Spaghetti

Medium Shells

Whole Grain Rotini

Pasta, Extra Broad Ribbons

Wide Egg Noodles

Large Elbows

Pasta Sauce

Pasta Sauce

Talancina

Apricot Jam

Red Pepper Jam

Apple Blossoms

Breaded Calamari Rings

Homestyle Waffles

Buttermilk Pancakes

Mushroom Garlic Cavatappi

Creamy Carbonara Spaghetti

Deluxe Shells & Aged Cheddar Cheese Sauce