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: 42	Sorbetto, Alphonso Mango Ahold Usa, Inc. Sorbetto, Alphonso Mango Ahold Usa, Inc.	67.0g	21.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	18.0g	80
Full Name Sorbetto, Alphonso Mango Details Ingredients: 15 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Branded Analysis 42 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: 52	Washington Apple Pie Filling Wal Mart Stores, Inc. Washington Apple Pie Filling Wal Mart Stores, Inc.	85.0g	26.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	22.0g	105
Full Name Washington Apple Pie Filling Details Ingredients: 7 Pastry Shells & Fillings Branded Analysis 52 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 22	Cooking Sauce, Vidalia Onion Sazco Inc. Cooking Sauce, Vidalia Onion Sazco Inc.	36.0g	11.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	8.0g	45
Full Name Cooking Sauce, Vidalia Onion Details Ingredients: 15 Other Cooking Sauces Branded Analysis 22 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 44	Original Apple Sauce Transnational Foods, Inc. Original Apple Sauce Transnational Foods, Inc.	125.0g	22.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	18.0g	90
Full Name Original Apple Sauce Details Ingredients: 4 Wholesome Snacks Branded Analysis 44 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 32	Goodies Starlight Mints, Sp... Price Chopper Supermarkets Goodies Starlight Mints, Spearmint Price Chopper Supermarkets	16.0g	16.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	13.0g	60
Full Name Goodies Starlight Mints, Spearmint Details Ingredients: 7 Candy Branded Analysis 32 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 50	Pure Pret, Sparkling, Lemon... Spindrift Beverage Co Inc. Pure Pret, Sparkling, Lemon & Lime, Lemon & Lime Spindrift Beverage Co Inc.	296.0ml	25.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	24.0g	89
Full Name Pure Pret, Sparkling, Lemon & Lime, Lemon & Lime Details Ingredients: 5 Water Branded Analysis 50 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 34	Hard Candy, Cinnamon Fire Leaf, Inc. Hard Candy, Cinnamon Fire Leaf, Inc.	18.0g	17.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	70
Full Name Hard Candy, Cinnamon Fire Details Ingredients: 2 Candy Branded Analysis 34 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 50	Pink Panther With Gum Ball ... Wells Enterprises, Inc. Pink Panther With Gum Ball Eyes!, Cherry Wells Enterprises, Inc.	90.0g	25.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	20.0g	100
Full Name Pink Panther With Gum Ball Eyes!, Cherry Details Ingredients: 21 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Branded Analysis 50 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 60	Juice Cocktail From Concent... Langer Juice Company, Inc. Juice Cocktail From Concentrate, Cranberry Watermelon Langer Juice Company, Inc.	237.0ml	30.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	30.0g	121
Full Name Juice Cocktail From Concentrate, Cranberry Watermelon Details Ingredients: 6 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 60 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 36	Sweet N' Tangy Barbecue Sau... Supervalu, Inc. Sweet N' Tangy Barbecue Sauce, Honey Supervalu, Inc.	37.0g	18.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	15.0g	70
Full Name Sweet N' Tangy Barbecue Sauce, Honey Details Ingredients: 18 Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Branded Analysis 36 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 68	Grapefruit Elderflower Craf... Cannonborough Beverage Llc Grapefruit Elderflower Craft Soda Cannonborough Beverage Llc	355.0ml	34.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	34.0g	138
Full Name Grapefruit Elderflower Craft Soda Details Ingredients: 5 Soda Branded Analysis 68 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Pops Bar, Sherbet The Jel Sert Company Pops Bar, Sherbet The Jel Sert Company	57.0g	14.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g	60
Full Name Pops Bar, Sherbet Details Ingredients: 13 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Individually Wrapped Pops W... Spangler Candy Company Individually Wrapped Pops With Jelly Bean Centers Spangler Candy Company	15.0g	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	10.0g	60
Full Name Individually Wrapped Pops With Jelly Bean Centers Details Ingredients: 11 Candy Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 44	Triple Cherry Fruit Mix Syr... Brookshire Grocery Company Triple Cherry Fruit Mix Syrup, Cherry Brookshire Grocery Company	124.0g	22.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	19.0g	91
Full Name Triple Cherry Fruit Mix Syrup, Cherry Details Ingredients: 8 Canned Fruit Branded Analysis 44 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 42	Honey Maple Syrup Blend North Dallas Honey Company Lp Honey Maple Syrup Blend North Dallas Honey Company Lp	30.0ml	21.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	19.0g	80
Full Name Honey Maple Syrup Blend Details Ingredients: 2 Syrups & Molasses Branded Analysis 42 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Light Up Helicopter Candy Fan Candyrific, Llc Light Up Helicopter Candy Fan Candyrific, Llc	15.0g	14.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	13.0g	50
Full Name Light Up Helicopter Candy Fan Details Ingredients: 9 Candy Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Light Up Airplane Candy Fan Candyrific, Llc Light Up Airplane Candy Fan Candyrific, Llc	15.0g	14.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	13.0g	50
Full Name Light Up Airplane Candy Fan Details Ingredients: 9 Candy Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 32	Fruit Bars, Mango Ahold Usa, Inc. Fruit Bars, Mango Ahold Usa, Inc.	81.0g	16.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	13.0g	60
Full Name Fruit Bars, Mango Details Ingredients: 10 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Branded Analysis 32 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 44	Dry Ginger Ale Utmost Brands, Inc Dry Ginger Ale Utmost Brands, Inc	355.0ml	22.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	22.0g	89
Full Name Dry Ginger Ale Details Ingredients: 5 Soda Branded Analysis 44 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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