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: 24	Handcrafted Jelly, Rosy Red... Mother's Mountain, Inc. Handcrafted Jelly, Rosy Red Pepper Mother's Mountain, Inc.	21.5g	12.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g	45
Full Name Handcrafted Jelly, Rosy Red Pepper Details Ingredients: 5 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: 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	Fruit Spread, Peach Adolf Darbo Ltd. Fruit Spread, Peach Adolf Darbo Ltd.	21.0g	12.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	50
Full Name Fruit Spread, Peach Details Ingredients: 4 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 24 BSI (Moderate) 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: 64	Sweet Shop Watermelon Slice... Schnuck Markets, Inc. Sweet Shop Watermelon Slices, Sour Schnuck Markets, Inc.	38.0g	32.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	23.0g	130
Full Name Sweet Shop Watermelon Slices, Sour Details Ingredients: 11 Candy Branded Analysis 64 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 48	Easter Ju Ju Mix Candy Eillien's Candies Inc. Easter Ju Ju Mix Candy Eillien's Candies Inc.	30.0g	24.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	16.0g	100
Full Name Easter Ju Ju Mix Candy Details Ingredients: 12 Candy Branded Analysis 48 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 64	Spice Drops Flavored Candy Wal Mart Stores, Inc. Spice Drops Flavored Candy Wal Mart Stores, Inc.	39.0g	32.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	23.0g	120
Full Name Spice Drops Flavored Candy Details Ingredients: 12 Candy Branded Analysis 64 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Strawberry Flavored Filled ... Wal Mart Stores, Inc. Strawberry Flavored Filled Hard Candy Wal Mart Stores, Inc.	14.0g	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	10.0g	50
Full Name Strawberry Flavored Filled Hard Candy Details Ingredients: 7 Candy Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Peppermint Starlight Mints ... Wal Mart Stores, Inc. Peppermint Starlight Mints Flavored Hard Candy Wal Mart Stores, Inc.	15.0g	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g	60
Full Name Peppermint Starlight Mints Flavored Hard Candy Details Ingredients: 8 Candy Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 100	Organic Pure Maple Syrup Tree Brand Maple Syrup Organic Pure Maple Syrup Tree Brand Maple Syrup	60.0ml	53.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	51.0g	210
Full Name Organic Pure Maple Syrup Details Ingredients: 1 Syrups & Molasses Branded Analysis 100 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Seedless Raspberry Jam Ahold Usa, Inc. Seedless Raspberry Jam Ahold Usa, Inc.	20.0g	14.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	9.0g	50
Full Name Seedless Raspberry Jam Details Ingredients: 6 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 52	Rainbow Lime, Orange And Le... Wal Mart Stores, Inc. Rainbow Lime, Orange And Lemon Fat Free Sherbet Wal Mart Stores, Inc.	88.0g	26.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	21.0g	110
Full Name Rainbow Lime, Orange And Lemon Fat Free Sherbet Details Ingredients: 24 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Branded Analysis 52 BSI (High) 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: 22	Organic Spread, Raspberry M... Gem, Inc. Organic Spread, Raspberry Mango Orange Gem, Inc.	19.0g	11.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	10.0g	45
Full Name Organic Spread, Raspberry Mango Orange Details Ingredients: 7 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 22 BSI (Moderate) 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: 46	Raspberry Tea Sweet Arrow Springs, Llc Raspberry Tea Sweet Arrow Springs, Llc	236.0ml	23.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	23.0g	90
Full Name Raspberry Tea Details Ingredients: 8 Iced & Bottle Tea Branded Analysis 46 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 36	African Rooibos Red Tea Ferolito Vultaggio & Sons African Rooibos Red Tea Ferolito Vultaggio & Sons	355.0ml	18.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	18.0g	71
Full Name African Rooibos Red Tea Details Ingredients: 4 Iced & Bottle Tea Branded Analysis 36 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: 28	Raspberry Preserves Ahold Usa, Inc. Raspberry Preserves Ahold Usa, Inc.	20.0g	14.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	8.0g	50
Full Name Raspberry Preserves Details Ingredients: 6 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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