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: 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: 20	Strawberry Pops Ziegenfelder Co Inc Strawberry Pops Ziegenfelder Co Inc	49.0ml	10.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	7.0g	30
Full Name Strawberry Pops Details Ingredients: 16 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Branded Analysis 20 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 40	Shoprite, Mandarins In Oran... Wakefern Food Corporation Shoprite, Mandarins In Orange Gel Wakefern Food Corporation	128.0g	20.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	19.0g	79
Full Name Shoprite, Mandarins In Orange Gel Details Ingredients: 11 Gelatin, Gels, Pectins & Desserts Branded Analysis 40 BSI (High) 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: 28	Light Up Candy Dispenser Candyrific, Llc Light Up Candy Dispenser Candyrific, Llc	15.0g	14.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	13.0g	50
Full Name Light Up Candy Dispenser Details Ingredients: 9 Candy Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 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: 82	B.Stiff & Sons Old Fashione... Whip Llc B.Stiff & Sons Old Fashioned Soda Pop, Black Cherry Whip Llc	340.0g	41.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	41.0g	160
Full Name B.Stiff & Sons Old Fashioned Soda Pop, Black Cherry Details Ingredients: 7 Soda Branded Analysis 82 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 74	B.Stiff & Sons Old Fashione... Whip Llc B.Stiff & Sons Old Fashioned Soda Pop, Ginger Beer Whip Llc	340.0g	37.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	30.0g	150
Full Name B.Stiff & Sons Old Fashioned Soda Pop, Ginger Beer Details Ingredients: 10 Soda Branded Analysis 74 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 74	B. Stiff & Sons Old Fashion... Whip Llc B. Stiff & Sons Old Fashioned Soda Pop, Cream Whip Llc	340.0g	37.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	35.0g	150
Full Name B. Stiff & Sons Old Fashioned Soda Pop, Cream Details Ingredients: 6 Soda Branded Analysis 74 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 76	B.Stiff & Sons Old Fashione... Whip Llc B.Stiff & Sons Old Fashioned Soda, Orange Cream Whip Llc	340.0g	38.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	38.0g	150
Full Name B.Stiff & Sons Old Fashioned Soda, Orange Cream Details Ingredients: 13 Soda Branded Analysis 76 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Limited Edition Flavor Pops Spangler Candy Company Limited Edition Flavor Pops Spangler Candy Company	13.0g	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	9.0g	50
Full Name Limited Edition Flavor Pops Details Ingredients: 8 Candy Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 44	Sweet Tea Harris Teeter Inc. Sweet Tea Harris Teeter Inc.	240.0ml	22.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	22.0g	91
Full Name Sweet Tea Details Ingredients: 6 Iced & Bottle Tea Branded Analysis 44 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 100	Soursop Guanabana Juice Pow... Amigo International, Inc. Soursop Guanabana Juice Power Drink With Pulp Amigo International, Inc.	500.0ml	56.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	54.0g	225
Full Name Soursop Guanabana Juice Power Drink With Pulp Details Ingredients: 6 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 100 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 32	Grilling Sauce, Honey Chipotle Delhaize America, Inc. Grilling Sauce, Honey Chipotle Delhaize America, Inc.	36.0g	16.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	14.0g	60
Full Name Grilling Sauce, Honey Chipotle Details Ingredients: 22 Other Cooking Sauces Branded Analysis 32 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Braswell's, Green Pepper Jelly A.M. Braswell, Jr. Food Co. Inc. Braswell's, Green Pepper Jelly A.M. Braswell, Jr. Food Co. Inc.	19.0g	14.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	14.0g	60
Full Name Braswell's, Green Pepper Jelly Details Ingredients: 11 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Sweet Tea Milo's Tea Company, Inc. Sweet Tea Milo's Tea Company, Inc.	360.0ml	14.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	14.0g	61
Full Name Sweet Tea Details Ingredients: 3 Iced & Bottle Tea Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 90	Goya, Refresco Canesugar So... Goya Foods, Inc. Goya, Refresco Canesugar Soda, Coconut, Coconut Goya Foods, Inc.	355.0ml	45.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	45.0g	192
Full Name Goya, Refresco Canesugar Soda, Coconut, Coconut Details Ingredients: 4 Water Branded Analysis 90 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Butterscotch Buttons Hard C... Ahold Usa, Inc. Butterscotch Buttons Hard Candy Ahold Usa, Inc.	15.0g	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g	60
Full Name Butterscotch Buttons Hard Candy Details Ingredients: 6 Candy Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 74	Jelly Bells Candy Meijer, Inc. Jelly Bells Candy Meijer, Inc.	43.0g	37.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	24.0g	150
Full Name Jelly Bells Candy Details Ingredients: 8 Candy Branded Analysis 74 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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