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	Lolli Rocks, Lollipops, Cra... Dryden & Palmer Inc Lolli Rocks, Lollipops, Crazy Grape, Crazy Grape Dryden & Palmer Inc	13.0g	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	13.0g	52
Full Name Lolli Rocks, Lollipops, Crazy Grape, Crazy Grape Details Ingredients: 4 Candy Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 32	Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Mix Phoenix Food Llc Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Mix Phoenix Food Llc	16.0g	16.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	15.0g	60
Full Name Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Mix Details Ingredients: 5 Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes Branded Analysis 32 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 20	Light Up Lollipop Walgreens Co. Light Up Lollipop Walgreens Co.	10.0g	10.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	6.0g	40
Full Name Light Up Lollipop Details Ingredients: 8 Candy Branded Analysis 20 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 38	Peach Sweet Tea Concentrate Legacy Family Foods, Inc. Peach Sweet Tea Concentrate Legacy Family Foods, Inc.	20.0ml	19.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	19.0g	70
Full Name Peach Sweet Tea Concentrate Details Ingredients: 8 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 38 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 90	Soda, Green Apple Jarritos, Inc. Soda, Green Apple Jarritos, Inc.	355.0ml	45.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	44.0g	170
Full Name Soda, Green Apple Details Ingredients: 10 Soda Branded Analysis 90 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 50	Mini Giggles Jelly Candies,... Walgreens Co. Mini Giggles Jelly Candies, Cherry, Lemon, Lime, Orange & Licorice Walgreens Co.	29.0g	25.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	19.0g	100
Full Name Mini Giggles Jelly Candies, Cherry, Lemon, Lime, Orange & Licorice Details Ingredients: 10 Candy Branded Analysis 50 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 38	Raspberry Sweet Tea Legacy Family Foods, Inc. Raspberry Sweet Tea Legacy Family Foods, Inc.	20.0ml	19.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	19.0g	70
Full Name Raspberry Sweet Tea Details Ingredients: 8 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 38 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Naturello, Melocoton Peach ... Nutriblade, Llc Naturello, Melocoton Peach Preserves Nutriblade, Llc	20.0g	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	46
Full Name Naturello, Melocoton Peach Preserves Details Ingredients: 4 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 40	Gluten Free Tangy Fruits Sn... The Promotion In Motion Companies, Inc. Gluten Free Tangy Fruits Snacks, Tangy The Promotion In Motion Companies, Inc.	25.5g	20.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g	80
Full Name Gluten Free Tangy Fruits Snacks, Tangy Details Ingredients: 24 Candy Branded Analysis 40 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 100	Syrup, Pomegranate Overseas Food Dist Inc. Syrup, Pomegranate Overseas Food Dist Inc.	60.0ml	54.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	53.0g	220
Full Name Syrup, Pomegranate Details Ingredients: 7 Syrups & Molasses Branded Analysis 100 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: 32	Honey Iced Green Tea Dunn's River Brands Group, Inc. Honey Iced Green Tea Dunn's River Brands Group, Inc.	240.0ml	16.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	16.0g	60
Full Name Honey Iced Green Tea Details Ingredients: 5 Iced & Bottle Tea Branded Analysis 32 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 72	Jelly Beans, Wild Berry Leaf, Inc. Jelly Beans, Wild Berry Leaf, Inc.	40.0g	36.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	25.0g	140
Full Name Jelly Beans, Wild Berry Details Ingredients: 1 Candy Branded Analysis 72 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 24	Filled Pops, Watermelon + G... Leaf, Inc. Filled Pops, Watermelon + Green Apple, Grape + Watermelon, Green Apple + Cher... Leaf, Inc.	13.0g	12.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	10.0g	50
Full Name Filled Pops, Watermelon + Green Apple, Grape + Watermelon, Green Apple + Cherry, Cherry + Grape Details Ingredients: 1 Candy Branded Analysis 24 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 48	Slow Brewed Iced Extra Swee... Dunn's River Brands Group, Inc. Slow Brewed Iced Extra Sweeet Southern Style Tea, Extra Sweeet Southern Style Dunn's River Brands Group, Inc.	240.0ml	24.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	24.0g	101
Full Name Slow Brewed Iced Extra Sweeet Southern Style Tea, Extra Sweeet Southern Style Details Ingredients: 6 Iced & Bottle Tea Branded Analysis 48 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 34	Hawaiian Bar B Q Sauce E & M Corporation Hawaiian Bar B Q Sauce E & M Corporation	36.0g	17.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	15.0g	70
Full Name Hawaiian Bar B Q Sauce Details Ingredients: 21 Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Branded Analysis 34 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 50	Mandarin Orange Endurance Fuel J Vierling & Associates, Llc Mandarin Orange Endurance Fuel J Vierling & Associates, Llc	27.0g	25.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	25.0g	100
Full Name Mandarin Orange Endurance Fuel Details Ingredients: 9 Powdered Drinks Branded Analysis 50 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Blackberry Seedless Preserves Meijer, Inc. Blackberry Seedless Preserves Meijer, Inc.	20.0g	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	10.0g	50
Full Name Blackberry Seedless Preserves Details Ingredients: 5 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 40	Pie Filling Mix, Key Lime The Jel Sert Company Pie Filling Mix, Key Lime The Jel Sert Company	20.0g	20.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	18.0g	80
Full Name Pie Filling Mix, Key Lime Details Ingredients: 11 Pastry Shells & Fillings Branded Analysis 40 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 92	Shurfine, Soda, Fruit Punch... Topco Associates, Inc. Shurfine, Soda, Fruit Punch, Fruit Punch Topco Associates, Inc.	355.0ml	46.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	45.0g	170
Full Name Shurfine, Soda, Fruit Punch, Fruit Punch Details Ingredients: 10 Soda Branded Analysis 92 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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