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	Hard Candy, Cherry, Waterme... Leaf, Inc. Hard Candy, Cherry, Watermelon, Strawberry, Fruit Punch Leaf, Inc.	18.0g	17.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g	70
Full Name Hard Candy, Cherry, Watermelon, Strawberry, Fruit Punch Details Ingredients: 1 Candy Branded Analysis 34 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 60	Betty Crocker, Decorating C... Signature Brands Llc Betty Crocker, Decorating Cookie Icing, Levender, Levender Signature Brands Llc	35.0g	30.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	29.0g	120
Full Name Betty Crocker, Decorating Cookie Icing, Levender, Levender Details Ingredients: 11 Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings Branded Analysis 60 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 72	Sours Soft & Chewy Candy, C... Leaf, Inc. Sours Soft & Chewy Candy, Cherry, Apple, Watermelon, Orange Leaf, Inc.	40.0g	36.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	27.0g	140
Full Name Sours Soft & Chewy Candy, Cherry, Apple, Watermelon, Orange Details Ingredients: 3 Candy Branded Analysis 72 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 68	Bites Chewy Candy, Green Ap... Leaf, Inc. Bites Chewy Candy, Green Apple, Orange, Watermelon, Cherry Leaf, Inc.	40.0g	34.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	26.0g	130
Full Name Bites Chewy Candy, Green Apple, Orange, Watermelon, Cherry Details Ingredients: 2 Candy Branded Analysis 68 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Pampa, Fruit Spread, Grape,... Transnational Foods, Inc. Pampa, Fruit Spread, Grape, Grape Transnational Foods, Inc.	20.0g	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	9.0g	50
Full Name Pampa, Fruit Spread, Grape, Grape Details Ingredients: 11 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 58	Santa Cruz Organic Flavored... Santa Cruz Natural Santa Cruz Organic Flavored Sparkling Beverage, Orange Mango, Orange Mango Santa Cruz Natural	311.0ml	29.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	29.0g	121
Full Name Santa Cruz Organic Flavored Sparkling Beverage, Orange Mango, Orange Mango Details Ingredients: 5 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 58 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Cherry Flavored Twirl Pops Adams & Brooks Inc Cherry Flavored Twirl Pops Adams & Brooks Inc	15.0g	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	60
Full Name Cherry Flavored Twirl Pops Details Ingredients: 9 Candy Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 100	Minute Maid, Fruit Drink, P... The Minute Maid Company Minute Maid, Fruit Drink, Peach, Peach The Minute Maid Company	500.0ml	64.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	62.0g	240
Full Name Minute Maid, Fruit Drink, Peach, Peach Details Ingredients: 10 Other Drinks Branded Analysis 100 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Famous Barbecue Sauce, Mesq... Garden Complements Inc. Famous Barbecue Sauce, Mesquite Garden Complements Inc.	36.0g	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	14.0g	60
Full Name Famous Barbecue Sauce, Mesquite Details Ingredients: 8 Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 34	Spartan, Candy Shoppe Jaw B... Mcilhenny Company Spartan, Candy Shoppe Jaw Breakers Mcilhenny Company	17.0g	17.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	17.0g	65
Full Name Spartan, Candy Shoppe Jaw Breakers Details Ingredients: 11 Candy Branded Analysis 34 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 44	Guava Fruit Beverage Sociedad Cooperativa Trabajadores De Pascuql Scl Guava Fruit Beverage Sociedad Cooperativa Trabajadores De Pascuql Scl	240.0ml	22.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	22.0g	91
Full Name Guava Fruit Beverage Details Ingredients: 14 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 44 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Market Basket, Thirst Quenc... Market Basket Inc. Market Basket, Thirst Quencher, Fruit Punch, Fruit Punch Market Basket Inc.	240.0ml	14.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	14.0g	50
Full Name Market Basket, Thirst Quencher, Fruit Punch, Fruit Punch Details Ingredients: 13 Sport Drinks Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 92	Happy Spring Easter Jelly B... Walgreens Co. Happy Spring Easter Jelly Beans Walgreens Co.	50.0g	46.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	34.0g	180
Full Name Happy Spring Easter Jelly Beans Details Ingredients: 15 Candy Branded Analysis 92 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: 22	Fruit Spread, Extra Strawberry Snowangel Records Fruit Spread, Extra Strawberry Snowangel Records	20.0g	11.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	9.0g	45
Full Name Fruit Spread, Extra Strawberry Details Ingredients: 5 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 22 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Sugar Free Gummy Worms Holiday Candy Corp, Inc. Sugar Free Gummy Worms Holiday Candy Corp, Inc.	20.0g	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	1.0g	0.0g	50
Full Name Sugar Free Gummy Worms Details Ingredients: 13 Candy Branded Analysis 30 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 36	Sugar Sweetened Iced Tea Mi... Safeway, Inc. Sugar Sweetened Iced Tea Mix , Lemon Safeway, Inc.	18.0g	18.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	16.0g	70
Full Name Sugar Sweetened Iced Tea Mix , Lemon Details Ingredients: 6 Powdered Drinks Branded Analysis 36 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 24	Jolly Rancher, Candy Canes,... Leaf, Inc. Jolly Rancher, Candy Canes, Original, Original Leaf, Inc.	12.0g	12.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	9.0g	50
Full Name Jolly Rancher, Candy Canes, Original, Original Details Ingredients: 1 Candy Branded Analysis 24 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 70	Candy Crush, Jelly Beans, M... Healthy Food Brands Llc Candy Crush, Jelly Beans, Mixed Berry Cherry Peach Pear Buttered Popcor... Healthy Food Brands Llc	40.0g	35.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	28.0g	140
Full Name Candy Crush, Jelly Beans, Mixed Berry Cherry Peach Pear Buttered Popcorn Cotton Candy, Mixed Berry Cherry Peach Pear Buttered Popcorn Cotton Candy Details Ingredients: 17 Candy Branded Analysis 70 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 24	Green Tea, Ginger Pear Sweet Tree Holdings 1, Llc Green Tea, Ginger Pear Sweet Tree Holdings 1, Llc	237.0ml	12.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	10.0g	45
Full Name Green Tea, Ginger Pear Details Ingredients: 5 Iced & Bottle Tea Branded Analysis 24 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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