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: 44	Southren Sweet Iced Tea Long Island Brand Beverages, Llc Southren Sweet Iced Tea Long Island Brand Beverages, Llc	240.0ml	22.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	22.0g	91
Full Name Southren Sweet Iced Tea Details Ingredients: 6 Iced & Bottle Tea Branded Analysis 44 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 56	Juice Drink From Conecentra... Mapco Express Juice Drink From Conecentrate, Ruby Red Grapefruit Mapco Express	240.0ml	28.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	28.0g	110
Full Name Juice Drink From Conecentrate, Ruby Red Grapefruit Details Ingredients: 9 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 56 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 54	Assorted Jelly Beans Mount Franklin Foods Llc Assorted Jelly Beans Mount Franklin Foods Llc	30.0g	27.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	25.0g	110
Full Name Assorted Jelly Beans Details Ingredients: 12 Candy Branded Analysis 54 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 100	Chewy Lemonhead Candy Packe... Ross Acquisition Inc. Chewy Lemonhead Candy Packets, Berry Ross Acquisition Inc.	71.0g	65.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	51.0g	260
Full Name Chewy Lemonhead Candy Packets, Berry Details Ingredients: 15 Candy Branded Analysis 100 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Blackberry Seedless Jam Target Stores Blackberry Seedless Jam Target Stores	20.0g	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	10.0g	50
Full Name Blackberry Seedless Jam Details Ingredients: 6 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 24	California Red Pepper Jelly Target Stores California Red Pepper Jelly Target Stores	19.0g	12.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	50
Full Name California Red Pepper Jelly Details Ingredients: 7 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 24 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 56	Cotton Candy, Sugar Cookie Fun Sweets Llc Cotton Candy, Sugar Cookie Fun Sweets Llc	28.0g	28.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	28.0g	110
Full Name Cotton Candy, Sugar Cookie Details Ingredients: 2 Candy Branded Analysis 56 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 32	Original Bbq Sauce Safeway, Inc. Original Bbq Sauce Safeway, Inc.	37.0g	16.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	14.0g	70
Full Name Original Bbq Sauce Details Ingredients: 18 Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Branded Analysis 32 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 24	Michigan Damson Plum Cincinnati Preserving Company Michigan Damson Plum Cincinnati Preserving Company	19.0g	12.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	50
Full Name Michigan Damson Plum Details Ingredients: 4 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 24 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 62	Orange, Cherry And Grape Po... Market Basket Inc. Orange, Cherry And Grape Pop Sticks, Orange, Cherry And Grape Market Basket Inc.	165.0g	31.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	30.0g	120
Full Name Orange, Cherry And Grape Pop Sticks, Orange, Cherry And Grape Details Ingredients: 16 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Branded Analysis 62 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 74	Jelly Beans Mexi Land Inc. Jelly Beans Mexi Land Inc.	41.0g	37.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	30.0g	150
Full Name Jelly Beans Details Ingredients: 14 Candy Branded Analysis 74 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 68	Jelly Belly Fish Chewy Cand... Jelly Belly Candy Company Jelly Belly Fish Chewy Candy, Orange, Very Cherry, Lemon, Green Apple Jelly Belly Candy Company	40.0g	34.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	27.0g	130
Full Name Jelly Belly Fish Chewy Candy, Orange, Very Cherry, Lemon, Green Apple Details Ingredients: 11 Candy Branded Analysis 68 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Easter Egg Dispenser With J... Candyrific, Llc Easter Egg Dispenser With Jelly Beans Candyrific, Llc	15.0g	14.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g	60
Full Name Easter Egg Dispenser With Jelly Beans Details Ingredients: 11 Candy Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 92	Stewart's, Fountain Classic... Stewart's Rootbeer Stewart's, Fountain Classics, Soda, Cherries 'N Cream, Cherries 'N Cream Stewart's Rootbeer	355.0ml	46.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	46.0g	192
Full Name Stewart's, Fountain Classics, Soda, Cherries 'N Cream, Cherries 'N Cream Details Ingredients: 7 Soda Branded Analysis 92 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 56	Sweetened Diced Pineapple Torn & Glasser Inc Sweetened Diced Pineapple Torn & Glasser Inc	30.0g	28.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	23.0g	110
Full Name Sweetened Diced Pineapple Details Ingredients: 4 Wholesome Snacks Branded Analysis 56 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 24	Tradewinds, Jimmy Buffett's... Nestle Waters North America Inc. Tradewinds, Jimmy Buffett's Island Green Tea, Tropical Citrus, Tropical Citrus Nestle Waters North America Inc.	240.0ml	12.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	50
Full Name Tradewinds, Jimmy Buffett's Island Green Tea, Tropical Citrus, Tropical Citrus Details Ingredients: 12 Iced & Bottle Tea Branded Analysis 24 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 68	Soft & Chewy Ropes, Cherry ... Ferrara Candy Company Soft & Chewy Ropes, Cherry Punch Ferrara Candy Company	37.0g	34.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	23.0g	140
Full Name Soft & Chewy Ropes, Cherry Punch Details Ingredients: 16 Candy Branded Analysis 68 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 24	Preserves, Michigan Red Tar... Cincinnati Preserving Company Preserves, Michigan Red Tart Cherry Cincinnati Preserving Company	19.0g	12.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	50
Full Name Preserves, Michigan Red Tart Cherry Details Ingredients: 4 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 24 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Farmers Aloe Vera Drink, Pi... Skechers Usa, Inc. Farmers Aloe Vera Drink, Pineapple Skechers Usa, Inc.	240.0ml	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g	50
Full Name Farmers Aloe Vera Drink, Pineapple Details Ingredients: 13 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 74	Jelly Beans, 30 Flavors Jelly Belly Candy Company Jelly Beans, 30 Flavors Jelly Belly Candy Company	40.0g	37.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	28.0g	140
Full Name Jelly Beans, 30 Flavors Details Ingredients: 45 Candy Branded Analysis 74 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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