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: 32	Hawaiian Style Barbecue Sauce Sweet Baby Rays Inc. Hawaiian Style Barbecue Sauce Sweet Baby Rays Inc.	32.0g	16.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	15.0g	60
Full Name Hawaiian Style Barbecue Sauce Details Ingredients: 19 Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Branded Analysis 32 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 56	Green Apple Skull Sour Cand... Sundia Corporation Green Apple Skull Sour Candy Slime Sundia Corporation	30.0g	28.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	16.0g	110
Full Name Green Apple Skull Sour Candy Slime Details Ingredients: 12 Candy Branded Analysis 56 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 56	Blueberry Skull Sour Candy ... Sundia Corporation Blueberry Skull Sour Candy Slime Sundia Corporation	30.0g	28.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	16.0g	110
Full Name Blueberry Skull Sour Candy Slime Details Ingredients: 12 Candy Branded Analysis 56 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 72	Southern Style Sweet Tea Mcarthur Next, Llc Southern Style Sweet Tea Mcarthur Next, Llc	360.0ml	36.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	36.0g	151
Full Name Southern Style Sweet Tea Details Ingredients: 7 Iced & Bottle Tea Branded Analysis 72 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 54	Lime Fruit Bars Whole Foods Market, Inc. Lime Fruit Bars Whole Foods Market, Inc.	118.0ml	27.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	26.0g	110
Full Name Lime Fruit Bars Details Ingredients: 7 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Branded Analysis 54 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 68	Cranberry Ginger Ale Whole Foods Market, Inc. Cranberry Ginger Ale Whole Foods Market, Inc.	355.0ml	34.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	34.0g	138
Full Name Cranberry Ginger Ale Details Ingredients: 6 Soda Branded Analysis 68 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 60	Orange N Cream Drive In Sty... Clover Club Bottling Company Inc. Orange N Cream Drive In Style Soda Clover Club Bottling Company Inc.	240.0ml	30.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	30.0g	110
Full Name Orange N Cream Drive In Style Soda Details Ingredients: 6 Soda Branded Analysis 60 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 66	Sorbetto, Blood Orange Conopco Inc. Sorbetto, Blood Orange Conopco Inc.	100.0g	33.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	31.0g	130
Full Name Sorbetto, Blood Orange Details Ingredients: 11 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Branded Analysis 66 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Very Cherry, Bubble Gum, Be... Adams & Brooks Inc Very Cherry, Bubble Gum, Berry Blue Lollipops, Very Cherry, Bubble Gum, Berry... Adams & Brooks Inc	17.0g	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g	60
Full Name Very Cherry, Bubble Gum, Berry Blue Lollipops, Very Cherry, Bubble Gum, Berry Blue Details Ingredients: 7 Candy Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Hickory Smoke Slow Simmered... Kraft Heinz Foods Company Hickory Smoke Slow Simmered Barbecue Sauce & Dip Kraft Heinz Foods Company	36.0g	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g	50
Full Name Hickory Smoke Slow Simmered Barbecue Sauce & Dip Details Ingredients: 13 Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Green Apple Mary Mack's, Inc. Green Apple Mary Mack's, Inc.	14.0g	14.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	14.0g	50
Full Name Green Apple Details Ingredients: 4 Candy Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 100	Iced Tea & Lemonades Lidl Iced Tea & Lemonades Lidl	473.0ml	52.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	50.0g	208
Full Name Iced Tea & Lemonades Details Ingredients: 6 Other Drinks Branded Analysis 100 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 24	Orange Classic Premium Shav... Mary Mack's, Inc. Orange Classic Premium Shaved Ice Syrup Mary Mack's, Inc.	30.0ml	12.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	45
Full Name Orange Classic Premium Shaved Ice Syrup Details Ingredients: 7 Syrups & Molasses Branded Analysis 24 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 58	Lime Italian Soda Whole Foods Market, Inc. Lime Italian Soda Whole Foods Market, Inc.	240.0ml	29.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	29.0g	120
Full Name Lime Italian Soda Details Ingredients: 6 Soda Branded Analysis 58 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 50	Butterbeer Chewy Candy Jelly Belly Candy Company Butterbeer Chewy Candy Jelly Belly Candy Company	30.0g	25.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	17.0g	100
Full Name Butterbeer Chewy Candy Details Ingredients: 10 Candy Branded Analysis 50 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 74	Pomegranate Italian Soda Rouse's Enterprises, Inc. Pomegranate Italian Soda Rouse's Enterprises, Inc.	355.0ml	37.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	37.0g	149
Full Name Pomegranate Italian Soda Details Ingredients: 7 Soda Branded Analysis 74 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 34	Blow Pop Way 2 Sour Charms Company Blow Pop Way 2 Sour Charms Company	18.0g	17.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	13.0g	70
Full Name Blow Pop Way 2 Sour Details Ingredients: 11 Candy Branded Analysis 34 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 54	Sunkist Citrus Peach Flavor... Société Des Produits Nestlé S.A. Sunkist Citrus Peach Flavored Juice Blend Cocktail 25% Frozen Concentrate 5+1... Société Des Produits Nestlé S.A.	38.0ml	27.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	25.0g	110
Full Name Sunkist Citrus Peach Flavored Juice Blend Cocktail 25% Frozen Concentrate 5+1, A Case Of 3 3 L Expresspak Bottles Details Ingredients: 11 Non Alcoholic Beverages Not Ready To Drink Branded Analysis 54 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 54	Strawberry Flavored Sundae ... The J.M. Smucker Company Strawberry Flavored Sundae Syrup The J.M. Smucker Company	40.0g	27.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	23.0g	110
Full Name Strawberry Flavored Sundae Syrup Details Ingredients: 10 Syrups & Molasses Branded Analysis 54 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Seedless Strawberry Jam, St... The J.M. Smucker Company Seedless Strawberry Jam, Strawberry The J.M. Smucker Company	20.0g	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	50
Full Name Seedless Strawberry Jam, Strawberry Details Ingredients: 6 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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