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 176,121 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

BSI	Food	Serving	Carbs	Fiber	Fat	Protein	Sugars	Calories
BSI: 40	Pie Filling Mix, Key Lime The Jel Sert Company Pie Filling Mix, Key Lime The Jel Sert Company	20.0g	20.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	18.0g	80
Full Name Pie Filling Mix, Key Lime Details Ingredients: 11 Pastry Shells & Fillings Branded Analysis 40 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Mango Peach Preserves Andros S.A. Mango Peach Preserves Andros S.A.	20.0g	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	13.0g	50
Full Name Mango Peach Preserves Details Ingredients: 7 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 34	Hawaiian Bar B Q Sauce E & M Corporation Hawaiian Bar B Q Sauce E & M Corporation	36.0g	17.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	15.0g	70
Full Name Hawaiian Bar B Q Sauce Details Ingredients: 21 Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Branded Analysis 34 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 54	Jelly Beans Vermont Nut Free Chocolate Company Inc Jelly Beans Vermont Nut Free Chocolate Company Inc	30.0g	27.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	21.0g	110
Full Name Jelly Beans Details Ingredients: 17 Candy Branded Analysis 54 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 40	Pomegrenate Molasses Zb Importing Inc. Pomegrenate Molasses Zb Importing Inc.	30.0g	20.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	6.0g	78
Full Name Pomegrenate Molasses Details Ingredients: 4 Syrups & Molasses Branded Analysis 40 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 22	Apricot, Peach & Passion Fr... Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Apricot, Peach & Passion Fruit Spread Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.	19.0g	11.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	8.0g	45
Full Name Apricot, Peach & Passion Fruit Spread Details Ingredients: 10 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 22 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Juice Cocktail, Watermelon Reggae Imports Ltd. Juice Cocktail, Watermelon Reggae Imports Ltd.	240.0ml	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	50
Full Name Juice Cocktail, Watermelon Details Ingredients: 11 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 38	Crystallized Ginger Candy Food Market Management, Inc. Crystallized Ginger Candy Food Market Management, Inc.	24.0g	19.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	18.0g	80
Full Name Crystallized Ginger Candy Details Ingredients: 2 Herbs & Spices Branded Analysis 38 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 40	Matcha Green Tea & Lemon En... Skratch Labs Inc. Matcha Green Tea & Lemon Energy Chews Skratch Labs Inc.	25.0g	20.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	14.0g	80
Full Name Matcha Green Tea & Lemon Energy Chews Details Ingredients: 11 Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Branded Analysis 40 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 100	Syrup, Pomegranate Overseas Food Dist Inc. Syrup, Pomegranate Overseas Food Dist Inc.	60.0ml	54.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	53.0g	220
Full Name Syrup, Pomegranate Details Ingredients: 7 Syrups & Molasses Branded Analysis 100 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 38	Candy Necklace Stichler Products, Inc. Candy Necklace Stichler Products, Inc.	20.0g	19.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	19.0g	80
Full Name Candy Necklace Details Ingredients: 8 Candy Branded Analysis 38 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 100	Pure Vermont Maple Syrup Brown Family Farm, Inc. Pure Vermont Maple Syrup Brown Family Farm, Inc.	60.0ml	53.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	53.0g	200
Full Name Pure Vermont Maple Syrup Details Ingredients: 1 Syrups & Molasses Branded Analysis 100 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 46	Fruit Slices Flavored Snack... Fairway Foods Inc. Fruit Slices Flavored Snack Time Sweets Candy Fairway Foods Inc.	27.0g	23.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	19.0g	90
Full Name Fruit Slices Flavored Snack Time Sweets Candy Details Ingredients: 9 Candy Branded Analysis 46 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 56	Aloe Vera Drink, Coconut Ckk Paradiso, Inc. Aloe Vera Drink, Coconut Ckk Paradiso, Inc.	500.0ml	28.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	28.0g	120
Full Name Aloe Vera Drink, Coconut Details Ingredients: 7 Plant Based Water Branded Analysis 56 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Sweet & Sour Sauce Mix Kikkoman Sales Usa, Inc. Sweet & Sour Sauce Mix Kikkoman Sales Usa, Inc.	15.0g	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	10.0g	60
Full Name Sweet & Sour Sauce Mix Details Ingredients: 18 Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 74	Jelly Bells Holiday Candy Corp, Inc. Jelly Bells Holiday Candy Corp, Inc.	43.0g	37.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	24.0g	150
Full Name Jelly Bells Details Ingredients: 8 Candy Branded Analysis 74 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 22	Original Barbecue Sauce Richelieu Foods, Inc. Original Barbecue Sauce Richelieu Foods, Inc.	34.0g	11.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	9.0g	45
Full Name Original Barbecue Sauce Details Ingredients: 22 Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Branded Analysis 22 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 24	Sparkling Water Beverage, L... Canada Pure Water Company Ltd Sparkling Water Beverage, Lemon Lime Canada Pure Water Company Ltd	240.0ml	12.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	50
Full Name Sparkling Water Beverage, Lemon Lime Details Ingredients: 7 Water Branded Analysis 24 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 32	Lollipops, Grape, Very Cher... Adams & Brooks Inc Lollipops, Grape, Very Cherry, Bubble Gum, Berry Blue, Tangerine, Green Apple Adams & Brooks Inc	17.0g	16.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	13.0g	60
Full Name Lollipops, Grape, Very Cherry, Bubble Gum, Berry Blue, Tangerine, Green Apple Details Ingredients: 12 Candy Branded Analysis 32 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 90	Soda, Green Apple Jarritos, Inc. Soda, Green Apple Jarritos, Inc.	355.0ml	45.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	44.0g	170
Full Name Soda, Green Apple Details Ingredients: 10 Soda Branded Analysis 90 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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