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	Preserves, Blackberry Save Mart Supermarkets Inc. Preserves, Blackberry Save Mart Supermarkets Inc.	20.0g	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	13.0g	50
Full Name Preserves, Blackberry Details Ingredients: 4 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Fruit Drink, Blue Raspberry Dean Foods Company Fruit Drink, Blue Raspberry Dean Foods Company	240.0ml	14.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	14.0g	60
Full Name Fruit Drink, Blue Raspberry Details Ingredients: 10 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 56	Great Value, Lemonade Wal Mart Stores, Inc. Great Value, Lemonade Wal Mart Stores, Inc.	50.0g	28.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	28.0g	120
Full Name Great Value, Lemonade Details Ingredients: 6 Frozen Fruit & Fruit Juice Concentrates Branded Analysis 56 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 72	Bunny Candy Corn Fenton Enterprises, Inc. Bunny Candy Corn Fenton Enterprises, Inc.	40.0g	36.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	29.0g	150
Full Name Bunny Candy Corn Details Ingredients: 16 Candy Branded Analysis 72 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 34	Aloe Vera Drink, Coconut Wang Globalnet Aloe Vera Drink, Coconut Wang Globalnet	250.0ml	17.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	17.0g	70
Full Name Aloe Vera Drink, Coconut Details Ingredients: 11 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 34 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Candy Dish With Snap On Lid Ferrara Candy Company Candy Dish With Snap On Lid Ferrara Candy Company	15.0g	14.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	13.0g	60
Full Name Candy Dish With Snap On Lid Details Ingredients: 10 Candy Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 24	Tiny, Tangy Crunchy Candy, ... Ferrara Candy Company Tiny, Tangy Crunchy Candy, Mystery Ferrara Candy Company	13.0g	12.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	50
Full Name Tiny, Tangy Crunchy Candy, Mystery Details Ingredients: 8 Candy Branded Analysis 24 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 72	Wegmans, Sour Mini Jujus Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Wegmans, Sour Mini Jujus Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.	39.0g	36.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	22.0g	140
Full Name Wegmans, Sour Mini Jujus Details Ingredients: 11 Candy Branded Analysis 72 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 38	Lightly Sweetened Tea, Cher... Snapple Beverage Corp. Lightly Sweetened Tea, Cherry Pomegranate Snapple Beverage Corp.	473.0ml	19.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	18.0g	80
Full Name Lightly Sweetened Tea, Cherry Pomegranate Details Ingredients: 6 Iced & Bottle Tea Branded Analysis 38 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 76	Cherry Flavored Sours Alliance Foods, Inc. Cherry Flavored Sours Alliance Foods, Inc.	40.0g	38.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	34.0g	150
Full Name Cherry Flavored Sours Details Ingredients: 18 Candy Branded Analysis 76 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 60	Juice Cocktail From Concent... Langer Juice Company, Inc. Juice Cocktail From Concentrate, Mango Carrot Langer Juice Company, Inc.	237.0ml	30.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	28.0g	121
Full Name Juice Cocktail From Concentrate, Mango Carrot Details Ingredients: 7 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 60 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Blackburn's, Apricot Preserves T. J. Blackburn Syrup Works, Inc. Blackburn's, Apricot Preserves T. J. Blackburn Syrup Works, Inc.	20.0g	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	7.0g	50
Full Name Blackburn's, Apricot Preserves Details Ingredients: 7 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Blackburn's, Jelly, Blackbe... T. J. Blackburn Syrup Works, Inc. Blackburn's, Jelly, Blackberry, Blackberry T. J. Blackburn Syrup Works, Inc.	20.0g	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	10.0g	50
Full Name Blackburn's, Jelly, Blackberry, Blackberry Details Ingredients: 7 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Tangy Candy, Sweet Tarts Bee International, Inc. Tangy Candy, Sweet Tarts Bee International, Inc.	15.0g	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	60
Full Name Tangy Candy, Sweet Tarts Details Ingredients: 10 Candy Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Light Pink & White Bubble G... Adams & Brooks Inc Light Pink & White Bubble Gum Lollipop Adams & Brooks Inc	15.0g	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	60
Full Name Light Pink & White Bubble Gum Lollipop Details Ingredients: 11 Candy Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Lollipop, Green & White Lime Adams & Brooks Inc Lollipop, Green & White Lime Adams & Brooks Inc	15.0g	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	60
Full Name Lollipop, Green & White Lime Details Ingredients: 11 Candy Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Red & White Lollipop, Cherry Adams & Brooks Inc Red & White Lollipop, Cherry Adams & Brooks Inc	15.0g	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	60
Full Name Red & White Lollipop, Cherry Details Ingredients: 11 Candy Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 34	Goodies Candy, Cinnamon Discs Price Chopper Supermarkets Goodies Candy, Cinnamon Discs Price Chopper Supermarkets	17.0g	17.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	14.0g	70
Full Name Goodies Candy, Cinnamon Discs Details Ingredients: 6 Candy Branded Analysis 34 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Strawberry Banana Flavored ... Adams & Brooks Inc Strawberry Banana Flavored Twirl Pops Adams & Brooks Inc	15.0g	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	60
Full Name Strawberry Banana Flavored Twirl Pops Details Ingredients: 10 Candy Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 74	Fruit Sliecs, Fruit Slices Price Chopper Supermarkets Fruit Sliecs, Fruit Slices Price Chopper Supermarkets	43.0g	37.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	24.0g	150
Full Name Fruit Sliecs, Fruit Slices Details Ingredients: 8 Candy Branded Analysis 74 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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