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: 100	Shady Maple Syrup, 100% Pur... Lenda Products Inc. Shady Maple Syrup, 100% Pure Organic Maple Syrup Lenda Products Inc.	60.0ml	53.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	53.0g	210
Full Name Shady Maple Syrup, 100% Pure Organic Maple Syrup Details Ingredients: 1 Syrups & Molasses Branded Analysis 100 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 58	Welch's 10 Fl Oz Juice Drin... Welch's Welch's 10 Fl Oz Juice Drink Strawberry Kiwi Welch's	295.0ml	29.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	27.0g	109
Full Name Welch's 10 Fl Oz Juice Drink Strawberry Kiwi Details Ingredients: 15 Non Alcoholic Beverages Ready To Drink Branded Analysis 58 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 24	Passion Fruit Electrolyte D... The Liv Group Inc. Passion Fruit Electrolyte Drink Mix The Liv Group Inc.	16.0g	12.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g	45
Full Name Passion Fruit Electrolyte Drink Mix Details Ingredients: 15 Powdered Drinks Branded Analysis 24 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 24	Pineapple Preserve Kozlowski Farms Pineapple Preserve Kozlowski Farms	20.0g	12.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	50
Full Name Pineapple Preserve Details Ingredients: 5 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 24 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 33	Seasoned Shrimp Fri Seafood... Zatarain's Inc. Seasoned Shrimp Fri Seafood Breading Mix Zatarain's Inc.	22.0g	17.0g	0.0g	0.0g	2.0g	0.0g	80
Full Name Seasoned Shrimp Fri Seafood Breading Mix Details Ingredients: 26 Bread & Muffin Mixes Branded Analysis 33 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 24	Lemon Pepper Fish Fri Seafo... Zatarain's Inc. Lemon Pepper Fish Fri Seafood Breading Mix Zatarain's Inc.	17.0g	12.0g	0.0g	0.0g	1.0g	0.0g	50
Full Name Lemon Pepper Fish Fri Seafood Breading Mix Details Ingredients: 15 Bread & Muffin Mixes Branded Analysis 24 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 38	Organic Bunny Fruit Snacks ... General Mills, Inc. Organic Bunny Fruit Snacks Variety Pack, Summer Strawberry, Berry Patch General Mills, Inc.	23.0g	19.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g	80
Full Name Organic Bunny Fruit Snacks Variety Pack, Summer Strawberry, Berry Patch Details Ingredients: 27 Candy Branded Analysis 38 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 38	Lychee Flavor Carbonated So... Jfc International Inc. Lychee Flavor Carbonated Soft Drink Jfc International Inc.	200.0ml	19.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	19.0g	80
Full Name Lychee Flavor Carbonated Soft Drink Details Ingredients: 6 Soda Branded Analysis 38 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 89	2 L Bottle Cream Polar Beverages 2 L Bottle Cream Polar Beverages	360.0ml	44.6g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	44.6g	162
Full Name 2 L Bottle Cream Details Ingredients: 4 Non Alcoholic Beverages Ready To Drink Branded Analysis 89 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 52	Mellocreme Pumpkins Market Basket Inc. Mellocreme Pumpkins Market Basket Inc.	28.0g	26.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	21.0g	100
Full Name Mellocreme Pumpkins Details Ingredients: 15 Candy Branded Analysis 52 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 44	Strawberry Flavor Carbonate... Jfc International Inc. Strawberry Flavor Carbonated Soft Drink Jfc International Inc.	200.0ml	22.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	18.0g	92
Full Name Strawberry Flavor Carbonated Soft Drink Details Ingredients: 6 Soda Branded Analysis 44 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Jumbleberry Jam Troyer Dist. Co. Jumbleberry Jam Troyer Dist. Co.	20.0g	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	50
Full Name Jumbleberry Jam Details Ingredients: 7 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 93	2 L Bottle Grape Polar Beverages 2 L Bottle Grape Polar Beverages	360.0ml	46.7g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	46.7g	173
Full Name 2 L Bottle Grape Details Ingredients: 7 Non Alcoholic Beverages Ready To Drink Branded Analysis 93 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 58	Soft & Chewy Candy Black Ra... Mondelez International, Inc. Soft & Chewy Candy Black Raspberry, Black Raspberry Mondelez International, Inc.	32.0g	29.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	24.0g	120
Full Name Soft & Chewy Candy Black Raspberry, Black Raspberry Details Ingredients: 11 Candy Branded Analysis 58 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 56	Blueberry, Bubble Gum, Coco... Jelly Belly Candy Company Blueberry, Bubble Gum, Coconut Buttered Popcorn, Cotton Candy, Green Apple, J... Jelly Belly Candy Company	30.0g	28.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	21.0g	110
Full Name Blueberry, Bubble Gum, Coconut Buttered Popcorn, Cotton Candy, Green Apple, Juicy Pear Sunkist Lemon, Lemon Lime, Licorice, Peach, Orange Sherbet Pina Colada, Sizzling Cinnamon, Strawberry Cheesecake, Sunkist Tangerine, Toasted Marshmallow Tutti Fruitti, Very Cherry, Watermelon Flavored Jelly Bean, Blueberry, Bubble Gum, Coconut Buttered Popcorn, Cotton Candy, Green Apple, Juicy Pear Sunkist Lemon, Lemon Lime, Licorice, Peach, Orange Sherbet Pina Colada, Sizzling Cinnamon, Strawberry Cheesecake, Sunkist Tangerine, Toasted Marshmallow Tutti Fruitti, Very Cherry, Watermelon Details Ingredients: 33 Candy Branded Analysis 56 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 81	2 L Bottle Rootbeer Polar Beverages 2 L Bottle Rootbeer Polar Beverages	360.0ml	40.6g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	40.6g	151
Full Name 2 L Bottle Rootbeer Details Ingredients: 4 Non Alcoholic Beverages Ready To Drink Branded Analysis 81 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 52	Mrs. Butterworth's Dunkin' ... Conagra Brands, Inc Mrs. Butterworth's Dunkin' Glazed Donut Flavored Pancake Syrup Breakfast Topp... Conagra Brands, Inc	39.69g	26.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	22.0g	110
Full Name Mrs. Butterworth's Dunkin' Glazed Donut Flavored Pancake Syrup Breakfast Topping, 24 Fl. Oz. Details Ingredients: 10 Sweet Bakery Products Branded Analysis 52 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 93	2 L Bottle Tropical Punch Polar Beverages 2 L Bottle Tropical Punch Polar Beverages	360.0ml	46.7g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	46.7g	173
Full Name 2 L Bottle Tropical Punch Details Ingredients: 10 Non Alcoholic Beverages Ready To Drink Branded Analysis 93 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 42	Snack Pack Strawberry And O... Conagra Brands, Inc Snack Pack Strawberry And Orange Flavored Juicy Gels, 4 Count Snack Cups Conagra Brands, Inc	92.0g	21.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	20.0g	90
Full Name Snack Pack Strawberry And Orange Flavored Juicy Gels, 4 Count Snack Cups Details Ingredients: 14 Desserts/Dessert Sauces/Toppings Branded Analysis 42 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 59	7.5 Oz Can Orange Dry Polar Beverages 7.5 Oz Can Orange Dry Polar Beverages	225.0ml	29.4g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	29.4g	113
Full Name 7.5 Oz Can Orange Dry Details Ingredients: 7 Non Alcoholic Beverages Ready To Drink Branded Analysis 59 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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