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: 36	Dad's Root Beer Barrels Candy Supervalu, Inc. Dad's Root Beer Barrels Candy Supervalu, Inc.	18.0g	18.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	13.0g	70
Full Name Dad's Root Beer Barrels Candy Details Ingredients: 6 Candy Branded Analysis 36 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 32	Maple Butter Parker Maple Farm Maple Butter Parker Maple Farm	19.0g	16.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	15.0g	65
Full Name Maple Butter Details Ingredients: 2 Nut & Seed Butters Branded Analysis 32 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 44	Yellow Cling Peach Halves I... Wal Mart Stores, Inc. Yellow Cling Peach Halves In Heavy Syrup, Heavy Syrup Wal Mart Stores, Inc.	128.0g	22.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	19.0g	100
Full Name Yellow Cling Peach Halves In Heavy Syrup, Heavy Syrup Details Ingredients: 4 Canned Fruit Branded Analysis 44 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 78	Candy, Corn Advanced Plant Processing Candy, Corn Advanced Plant Processing	41.0g	39.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	32.0g	160
Full Name Candy, Corn Details Ingredients: 12 Candy Branded Analysis 78 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 40	Easter Sour Marshmallow Beauty Visions Llc Easter Sour Marshmallow Beauty Visions Llc	24.0g	20.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	14.0g	80
Full Name Easter Sour Marshmallow Details Ingredients: 16 Candy Branded Analysis 40 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 48	Easter Ju Ju Mix Candy Eillien's Candies Inc. Easter Ju Ju Mix Candy Eillien's Candies Inc.	30.0g	24.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	16.0g	100
Full Name Easter Ju Ju Mix Candy Details Ingredients: 12 Candy Branded Analysis 48 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Eggs With Sour Candy Frankford Candy, Llc Eggs With Sour Candy Frankford Candy, Llc	15.0g	14.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	14.0g	60
Full Name Eggs With Sour Candy Details Ingredients: 12 Candy Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Candy, Mango Chile Ferrara Candy Company Candy, Mango Chile Ferrara Candy Company	15.0g	14.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	14.0g	60
Full Name Candy, Mango Chile Details Ingredients: 10 Candy Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 20	Fruit Preserves, Peach Gs1 Mexico Fruit Preserves, Peach Gs1 Mexico	16.0g	10.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	8.0g	41
Full Name Fruit Preserves, Peach Details Ingredients: 4 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 20 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 100	Orange Soda Dr. Pepper/Seven Up, Inc. Orange Soda Dr. Pepper/Seven Up, Inc.	473.0ml	58.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	57.0g	208
Full Name Orange Soda Details Ingredients: 10 Soda Branded Analysis 100 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 52	Lemon Flavor Sugar Sweetene... Harris Teeter Inc. Lemon Flavor Sugar Sweetened Iced Tea Mix Harris Teeter Inc.	27.0g	26.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	26.0g	100
Full Name Lemon Flavor Sugar Sweetened Iced Tea Mix Details Ingredients: 7 Powdered Drinks Branded Analysis 52 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 54	Candy Corn Supervalu, Inc. Candy Corn Supervalu, Inc.	30.0g	27.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	23.0g	110
Full Name Candy Corn Details Ingredients: 12 Candy Branded Analysis 54 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 52	Cherry Sours Sears, Roebuck And Co. Cherry Sours Sears, Roebuck And Co.	29.0g	26.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	20.0g	100
Full Name Cherry Sours Details Ingredients: 15 Candy Branded Analysis 52 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 40	Party Drink Mix, Red Cherry... Maud Borup, Inc. Party Drink Mix, Red Cherry Slime Maud Borup, Inc.	20.0g	20.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	18.0g	80
Full Name Party Drink Mix, Red Cherry Slime Details Ingredients: 5 Powdered Drinks Branded Analysis 40 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Oh Sweet Blaze'n Hickory Sw... Bi Lo Inc. Oh Sweet Blaze'n Hickory Sweet Bbq Dippin' Sauce Bi Lo Inc.	30.0g	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g	50
Full Name Oh Sweet Blaze'n Hickory Sweet Bbq Dippin' Sauce Details Ingredients: 16 Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 50	Sorbet, Key Lime Frozen Cookery, Llc Sorbet, Key Lime Frozen Cookery, Llc	90.0g	25.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	24.0g	100
Full Name Sorbet, Key Lime Details Ingredients: 7 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Branded Analysis 50 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 34	Marshmallow Egg Primary Colors Design Corp Marshmallow Egg Primary Colors Design Corp	20.0g	17.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	14.0g	70
Full Name Marshmallow Egg Details Ingredients: 17 Candy Branded Analysis 34 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 34	Assorted Bubble Gum Filled ... Charms Company Assorted Bubble Gum Filled Blow Pop Charms Company	18.0g	17.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	13.0g	70
Full Name Assorted Bubble Gum Filled Blow Pop Details Ingredients: 11 Candy Branded Analysis 34 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 40	Party Drink Mix Green Lime ... Maud Borup, Inc. Party Drink Mix Green Lime Slime, Green Lime Slime Maud Borup, Inc.	20.0g	20.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	18.0g	80
Full Name Party Drink Mix Green Lime Slime, Green Lime Slime Details Ingredients: 6 Powdered Drinks Branded Analysis 40 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 24	Sparkling Water Beverage, B... Canada Pure Water Company Ltd Sparkling Water Beverage, Black Cherry Canada Pure Water Company Ltd	240.0ml	12.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	50
Full Name Sparkling Water Beverage, Black Cherry Details Ingredients: 7 Water Branded Analysis 24 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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