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: 32	Sweetarts, Lollipops Ferrara Candy Company Sweetarts, Lollipops Ferrara Candy Company	16.0g	16.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g	60
Full Name Sweetarts, Lollipops Details Ingredients: 8 Candy Branded Analysis 32 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 36	Premium Ice Bar, Cherry, Gr... Asael Farr & Sons Company Premium Ice Bar, Cherry, Grape, Lime Asael Farr & Sons Company	85.0g	18.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	18.0g	70
Full Name Premium Ice Bar, Cherry, Grape, Lime Details Ingredients: 9 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Branded Analysis 36 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 94	Cranberry Lime European Soda Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Cranberry Lime European Soda Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.	360.0ml	47.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	47.0g	191
Full Name Cranberry Lime European Soda Details Ingredients: 7 Soda Branded Analysis 94 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 70	Tazo, Green Tea, Plum Pomeg... Unilever Tazo, Green Tea, Plum Pomegranate, Plum Pomegranate Unilever	408.0ml	35.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	34.0g	139
Full Name Tazo, Green Tea, Plum Pomegranate, Plum Pomegranate Details Ingredients: 4 Iced & Bottle Tea Branded Analysis 70 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 44	Half & Half, Iced Tea Lemonade Ferolito Vultaggio & Sons Half & Half, Iced Tea Lemonade Ferolito Vultaggio & Sons	29.0ml	22.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	21.0g	80
Full Name Half & Half, Iced Tea Lemonade Details Ingredients: 8 Other Drinks Branded Analysis 44 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Fancy Fruit Filled Candy Candy City, Ltd. Fancy Fruit Filled Candy Candy City, Ltd.	15.0g	14.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	10.0g	60
Full Name Fancy Fruit Filled Candy Details Ingredients: 12 Candy Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 42	Instant Pudding, Banana The Jel Sert Company Instant Pudding, Banana The Jel Sert Company	22.0g	21.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	17.0g	80
Full Name Instant Pudding, Banana Details Ingredients: 12 Puddings & Custards Branded Analysis 42 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Mint Jelly Ahold Usa, Inc. Mint Jelly Ahold Usa, Inc.	20.0g	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	10.0g	50
Full Name Mint Jelly Details Ingredients: 9 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 100	Mistic, Mango Mania, Juice ... Mott's Llp Mistic, Mango Mania, Juice Drink, Mango, Mango Mott's Llp	473.0ml	59.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	59.0g	232
Full Name Mistic, Mango Mania, Juice Drink, Mango, Mango Details Ingredients: 8 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 100 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 78	Soda, Guarana Goya Foods, Inc. Soda, Guarana Goya Foods, Inc.	355.0ml	39.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	36.0g	160
Full Name Soda, Guarana Details Ingredients: 7 Soda Branded Analysis 78 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 100	Ginseng And Honey Green Tea Circle K Stores Inc. Division Of Alimentation Couche Tard Ginseng And Honey Green Tea Circle K Stores Inc. Division Of Alimentation Couche Tard	695.0ml	52.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	49.0g	209
Full Name Ginseng And Honey Green Tea Details Ingredients: 8 Iced & Bottle Tea Branded Analysis 100 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 60	Ginger Beer Goya Foods, Inc. Ginger Beer Goya Foods, Inc.	240.0ml	30.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	30.0g	120
Full Name Ginger Beer Details Ingredients: 9 Soda Branded Analysis 60 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Hawaiian Punch, Aloha Morni... Mott's Llp Hawaiian Punch, Aloha Morning, Juice Drink, Mixed Berry Citrus, Mixed Berry C... Mott's Llp	240.0ml	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	13.0g	60
Full Name Hawaiian Punch, Aloha Morning, Juice Drink, Mixed Berry Citrus, Mixed Berry Citrus Details Ingredients: 19 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Heat Jalapenos, Sweet Pickled Pink Foods Llc Heat Jalapenos, Sweet Pickled Pink Foods Llc	28.0g	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	13.0g	50
Full Name Heat Jalapenos, Sweet Details Ingredients: 4 Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Preserves, Peach Apricot Wal Mart Stores, Inc. Preserves, Peach Apricot Wal Mart Stores, Inc.	19.0g	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	13.0g	50
Full Name Preserves, Peach Apricot Details Ingredients: 7 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Fruit Spread, Raspberry Chi... Wal Mart Stores, Inc. Fruit Spread, Raspberry Chipotle Wal Mart Stores, Inc.	19.0g	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	50
Full Name Fruit Spread, Raspberry Chipotle Details Ingredients: 14 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 50	Blackberry Rose Lemonade Fr... Whole Foods Market, Inc. Blackberry Rose Lemonade From Concentrate Whole Foods Market, Inc.	240.0ml	25.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	25.0g	101
Full Name Blackberry Rose Lemonade From Concentrate Details Ingredients: 9 Soda Branded Analysis 50 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 22	French Vanilla Non Dairy Co... Family Dollar Stores Inc. French Vanilla Non Dairy Coffee Creamer Family Dollar Stores Inc.	12.0g	11.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	9.0g	50
Full Name French Vanilla Non Dairy Coffee Creamer Details Ingredients: 14 Milk Additives Branded Analysis 22 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 50	Pink Grapefruit Sorbet Bars Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Pink Grapefruit Sorbet Bars Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.	80.0g	25.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	23.0g	100
Full Name Pink Grapefruit Sorbet Bars Details Ingredients: 16 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Branded Analysis 50 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 40	Flavoring Syrup, Bourbon Ca... R. Torre & Co.Inc. Flavoring Syrup, Bourbon Caramel R. Torre & Co.Inc.	30.0ml	20.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	20.0g	80
Full Name Flavoring Syrup, Bourbon Caramel Details Ingredients: 7 Syrups & Molasses Branded Analysis 40 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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