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: 34	Assorted Bubble Gum Filled ... Charms Company Assorted Bubble Gum Filled Blow Pop Charms Company	18.0g	17.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	13.0g	70
Full Name Assorted Bubble Gum Filled Blow Pop Details Ingredients: 11 Candy Branded Analysis 34 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 54	Candy Corn Supervalu, Inc. Candy Corn Supervalu, Inc.	30.0g	27.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	23.0g	110
Full Name Candy Corn Details Ingredients: 12 Candy Branded Analysis 54 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 36	Toffee Caramel Ice Cream Mix Nostalgia Products Group Llc Toffee Caramel Ice Cream Mix Nostalgia Products Group Llc	19.0g	18.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	17.0g	70
Full Name Toffee Caramel Ice Cream Mix Details Ingredients: 17 Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes Branded Analysis 36 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 32	Maple Butter Parker Maple Farm Maple Butter Parker Maple Farm	19.0g	16.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	15.0g	65
Full Name Maple Butter Details Ingredients: 2 Nut & Seed Butters Branded Analysis 32 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 32	Super Sour Candy Walgreens Co. Super Sour Candy Walgreens Co.	16.0g	16.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	14.0g	60
Full Name Super Sour Candy Details Ingredients: 10 Candy Branded Analysis 32 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 24	Red Pepper Jelly Harris Teeter Inc. Red Pepper Jelly Harris Teeter Inc.	19.0g	12.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	50
Full Name Red Pepper Jelly Details Ingredients: 7 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 24 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 54	Gourmet Giant Candy Corn, C... Jelly Belly Candy Company Gourmet Giant Candy Corn, Chocolate, Cinnamon, Original Jelly Belly Candy Company	30.0g	27.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	20.0g	100
Full Name Gourmet Giant Candy Corn, Chocolate, Cinnamon, Original Details Ingredients: 17 Candy Branded Analysis 54 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 22	Zumba Pica Chamoy Bite Candies Gs1 Mexico Zumba Pica Chamoy Bite Candies Gs1 Mexico	12.0g	11.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	10.0g	45
Full Name Zumba Pica Chamoy Bite Candies Details Ingredients: 20 Candy Branded Analysis 22 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 24	Harris Teeter, Apricot Pres... Harris Teeter Inc. Harris Teeter, Apricot Preserves, Apricot Harris Teeter Inc.	20.0g	12.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	50
Full Name Harris Teeter, Apricot Preserves, Apricot Details Ingredients: 5 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 24 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 32	Jelly Beans & Poppers Msrf, Inc. Jelly Beans & Poppers Msrf, Inc.	20.0g	16.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	16.0g	75
Full Name Jelly Beans & Poppers Details Ingredients: 12 Candy Branded Analysis 32 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 42	Performance Sports Drink, F... Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Performance Sports Drink, Fruit Punch Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.	355.0ml	21.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	21.0g	82
Full Name Performance Sports Drink, Fruit Punch Details Ingredients: 10 Sport Drinks Branded Analysis 42 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 24	Performance Sports Drink, O... Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Performance Sports Drink, Orange Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.	591.0ml	12.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	47
Full Name Performance Sports Drink, Orange Details Ingredients: 11 Sport Drinks Branded Analysis 24 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 66	Juice Cocktail, Cranberry, ... Ahold Usa, Inc. Juice Cocktail, Cranberry, Apple Ahold Usa, Inc.	240.0ml	33.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	33.0g	130
Full Name Juice Cocktail, Cranberry, Apple Details Ingredients: 11 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 66 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 66	Jelly Pumpkens Holiday Candy Corp, Inc. Jelly Pumpkens Holiday Candy Corp, Inc.	37.0g	33.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	20.0g	130
Full Name Jelly Pumpkens Details Ingredients: 8 Candy Branded Analysis 66 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 22	Decorated Lollipop Rings, O... Imaginings 3 Decorated Lollipop Rings, Orange, Strawberry, Blue Raspberry Imaginings 3	12.0g	11.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	9.0g	45
Full Name Decorated Lollipop Rings, Orange, Strawberry, Blue Raspberry Details Ingredients: 12 Candy Branded Analysis 22 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 32	Butterscotch Buttons Nash Finch Company Butterscotch Buttons Nash Finch Company	16.0g	16.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	60
Full Name Butterscotch Buttons Details Ingredients: 8 Candy Branded Analysis 32 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Red Plum Jelly Homeland Stores, Inc. Red Plum Jelly Homeland Stores, Inc.	20.0g	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	8.0g	50
Full Name Red Plum Jelly Details Ingredients: 5 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 50	Mango Chili Flavored Bears ... Sweet Candy Company Mango Chili Flavored Bears Candies Sweet Candy Company	30.0g	25.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	18.0g	100
Full Name Mango Chili Flavored Bears Candies Details Ingredients: 11 Candy Branded Analysis 50 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 56	Cotton Candy Cobwebs, Blue ... Maud Borup, Inc. Cotton Candy Cobwebs, Blue Raspberry Maud Borup, Inc.	28.0g	28.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	28.0g	110
Full Name Cotton Candy Cobwebs, Blue Raspberry Details Ingredients: 3 Candy Branded Analysis 56 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 56	Chilled Cider Mix Maud Borup, Inc. Chilled Cider Mix Maud Borup, Inc.	28.0g	28.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	26.0g	110
Full Name Chilled Cider Mix Details Ingredients: 7 Powdered Drinks Branded Analysis 56 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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