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	Slushed Pops, Strawberry Le... Ziegenfelder Co Inc Slushed Pops, Strawberry Lemonade Ziegenfelder Co Inc	92.0g	20.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	19.0g	80
Full Name Slushed Pops, Strawberry Lemonade Details Ingredients: 8 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Branded Analysis 40 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 64	Cocktail, Passion Fruit Price Chopper Supermarkets Cocktail, Passion Fruit Price Chopper Supermarkets	240.0ml	32.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	31.0g	130
Full Name Cocktail, Passion Fruit Details Ingredients: 10 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 64 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Concord Grape Preserves Weis Markets, Inc. Concord Grape Preserves Weis Markets, Inc.	20.0g	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	9.0g	50
Full Name Concord Grape Preserves Details Ingredients: 6 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 46	Polar, Imitation Honey Syrup Milky Way Int'l Trading Corp Polar, Imitation Honey Syrup Milky Way Int'l Trading Corp	28.0g	23.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	15.0g	90
Full Name Polar, Imitation Honey Syrup Details Ingredients: 3 Syrups & Molasses Branded Analysis 46 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Old Fashioned Orange And Ch... Sazerac Company, Inc. Old Fashioned Orange And Cherry Juice Cocktail Blend From Concentrate Sazerac Company, Inc.	59.0ml	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	15.0g	60
Full Name Old Fashioned Orange And Cherry Juice Cocktail Blend From Concentrate Details Ingredients: 9 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Candy, Guava, Pineapple Ferrara Candy Company Candy, Guava, Pineapple Ferrara Candy Company	15.0g	14.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	14.0g	60
Full Name Candy, Guava, Pineapple Details Ingredients: 11 Candy Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 66	Dessert Topper, Orange & Va... Virginia Honey Company, Inc. Dessert Topper, Orange & Vanilla Cream Virginia Honey Company, Inc.	42.0g	33.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	15.0g	130
Full Name Dessert Topper, Orange & Vanilla Cream Details Ingredients: 12 Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings Branded Analysis 66 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 50	Elderflower Organic Lemonade Goody Snack Corp. Elderflower Organic Lemonade Goody Snack Corp.	250.0ml	25.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	25.0g	100
Full Name Elderflower Organic Lemonade Details Ingredients: 5 Soda Branded Analysis 50 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 54	Cranberry Mango Juice Cocktail Aldi Inc. Cranberry Mango Juice Cocktail Aldi Inc.	240.0ml	27.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	26.0g	101
Full Name Cranberry Mango Juice Cocktail Details Ingredients: 13 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 54 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 56	Butter Flavor Pancake Syrup Family Dollar Stores Inc. Butter Flavor Pancake Syrup Family Dollar Stores Inc.	30.0ml	28.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	17.0g	110
Full Name Butter Flavor Pancake Syrup Details Ingredients: 9 Syrups & Molasses Branded Analysis 56 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 50	Applesauce, Triple Berry Ahold Usa, Inc. Applesauce, Triple Berry Ahold Usa, Inc.	113.0g	25.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	21.0g	99
Full Name Applesauce, Triple Berry Details Ingredients: 9 Wholesome Snacks Branded Analysis 50 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 70	Easter Marshmallows Primary Colors Design Corp Easter Marshmallows Primary Colors Design Corp	40.0g	35.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	29.0g	140
Full Name Easter Marshmallows Details Ingredients: 18 Candy Branded Analysis 70 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 38	Assorted Fruit Flavored Fru... Supervalu, Inc. Assorted Fruit Flavored Fruit & Veggie Snacks Supervalu, Inc.	22.68g	19.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	70
Full Name Assorted Fruit Flavored Fruit & Veggie Snacks Details Ingredients: 20 Candy Branded Analysis 38 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Seedless Strawberry Jam Finlay Extracts & Ingredients Usa, Inc. Seedless Strawberry Jam Finlay Extracts & Ingredients Usa, Inc.	20.0g	14.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	9.0g	50
Full Name Seedless Strawberry Jam Details Ingredients: 6 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Giant Heart Lollipop Family Dollar Stores Inc. Giant Heart Lollipop Family Dollar Stores Inc.	16.0g	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g	60
Full Name Giant Heart Lollipop Details Ingredients: 8 Candy Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 64	Valentine Juju Drops Zachary Confections Inc Valentine Juju Drops Zachary Confections Inc	40.0g	32.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	21.0g	130
Full Name Valentine Juju Drops Details Ingredients: 12 Candy Branded Analysis 64 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Brush Fire Craft Barbeque S... S S S Ltd Brush Fire Craft Barbeque Sauce S S S Ltd	35.0g	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g	50
Full Name Brush Fire Craft Barbeque Sauce Details Ingredients: 16 Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 36	Ghost Pepper Jelly Liquid Soul Entertainment Ltd. Ghost Pepper Jelly Liquid Soul Entertainment Ltd.	23.0g	18.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	18.0g	70
Full Name Ghost Pepper Jelly Details Ingredients: 8 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 36 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 54	Citrus Green Tea Aldi Inc. Citrus Green Tea Aldi Inc.	500.0ml	27.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	27.0g	100
Full Name Citrus Green Tea Details Ingredients: 10 Iced & Bottle Tea Branded Analysis 54 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Soft Mint Candy Ferrara Candy Company Soft Mint Candy Ferrara Candy Company	15.0g	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	15.0g	60
Full Name Soft Mint Candy Details Ingredients: 4 Candy Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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