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 88,695 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

Actions	Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Save to Collection Amazon	LOTTIE & BECK Puddings & Custards Instant Pudding & Pie ... Lottie & Beck, Instant Pudding & Pie Fiiling, Vanilla Instant Pudding & Pie Fiiling, Vanilla LOTTIE & BECK Puddings & Custards Instant Pudding & Pie Fiiling, Vanilla Lottie & Beck, Instant Pudding & Pie Fiiling, Vanilla Instant Pudding & Pie Fiiling, Vanilla	25.0g	46.0	100	23.0g	18.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Instant Pudding & Pie Fiiling, Vanilla Brand: LOTTIE & BECK Category: PUDDINGS & CUSTARDS Serving: 25.0g BSI 46.0 Carbs 23.0g Sugar 18.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	POLANER Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Real Mint Jelly, Mint Polaner, Real Mint Jelly, Mint Real Mint Jelly, Mint POLANER Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Real Mint Jelly, Mint Polaner, Real Mint Jelly, Mint Real Mint Jelly, Mint	18.0g	20.0	40	10.0g	8.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Real Mint Jelly, Mint Brand: POLANER Category: JAM, JELLY & FRUIT SPREADS Serving: 18.0g BSI 20.0 Carbs 10.0g Sugar 8.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	PB CRAVE Nut & Seed Butters Razzle Dazzle, Peanut ... Pb Crave, Razzle Dazzle, Peanut Butter Razzle Dazzle, Peanut Butter PB CRAVE Nut & Seed Butters Razzle Dazzle, Peanut Butter Pb Crave, Razzle Dazzle, Peanut Butter Razzle Dazzle, Peanut Butter	32.0g	16.18	180	11.0g	6.0g	2.0g	14.0g	6.0g
Razzle Dazzle, Peanut Butter Brand: PB CRAVE Category: NUT & SEED BUTTERS Serving: 32.0g BSI 16.18 Carbs 11.0g Sugar 6.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 14.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Harris Teeter, Smooth ... Harris Teeter, Smooth & Creamy Churned Reduced Fat Ice Cream, French Vanilla Harris Teeter, Smooth & Creamy Churned Reduced Fat Ice Cream, French Vanilla HARRIS-TEETER INC. Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Harris Teeter, Smooth & Creamy Churne... Harris Teeter, Smooth & Creamy Churned Reduced Fat Ice Cream, French Vanilla Harris Teeter, Smooth & Creamy Churned Reduced Fat Ice Cream, French Vanilla	66.0g	29.49	110	15.0g	12.0g	0.0g	3.5g	3.0g
Harris Teeter, Smooth & Creamy Churned Reduced Fat Ice Cream, French Vanilla Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: ICE CREAM & FROZEN YOGURT Serving: 66.0g BSI 29.49 Carbs 15.0g Sugar 12.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 3.5g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks H.T. Traders, Colossal... H.T. Traders, Colossal Cashews, Salted H.T. Traders, Colossal Cashews, Salted HARRIS-TEETER INC. Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks H.T. Traders, Colossal Cashews, Salted H.T. Traders, Colossal Cashews, Salted H.T. Traders, Colossal Cashews, Salted	28.0g	12.51	160	8.0g	1.0g	1.0g	13.0g	5.0g
H.T. Traders, Colossal Cashews, Salted Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: POPCORN, PEANUTS, SEEDS & RELATED SNACKS Serving: 28.0g BSI 12.51 Carbs 8.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 13.0g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	TWO-BITE Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Carrot Cake Two Bite, Carrot Cake Carrot Cake TWO-BITE Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Carrot Cake Two Bite, Carrot Cake Carrot Cake	71.0g	63.41	290	34.0g	24.0g	1.0g	16.0g	2.0g
Carrot Cake Brand: TWO-BITE Category: CAKES, CUPCAKES, SNACK CAKES Serving: 71.0g BSI 63.41 Carbs 34.0g Sugar 24.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 16.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Ht Traders, California... Ht Traders, California Mustard Barbecue Sauce Ht Traders, California Mustard Barbecue Sauce HARRIS-TEETER INC. Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Ht Traders, California Mustard Barbec... Ht Traders, California Mustard Barbecue Sauce Ht Traders, California Mustard Barbecue Sauce	34.0g	19.88	45	10.0g	9.0g	0.0g	0.0g	1.0g
Ht Traders, California Mustard Barbecue Sauce Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: KETCHUP, MUSTARD, BBQ & CHEESE SAUCE Serving: 34.0g BSI 19.88 Carbs 10.0g Sugar 9.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Cookies & Biscuits Ht Traders, Caramel Wa... Ht Traders, Caramel Wafers, Caramel Ht Traders, Caramel Wafers, Caramel HARRIS-TEETER INC. Cookies & Biscuits Ht Traders, Caramel Wafers, Caramel Ht Traders, Caramel Wafers, Caramel Ht Traders, Caramel Wafers, Caramel	29.0g	34.13	135	18.0g	10.0g	0.3g	6.0g	1.0g
Ht Traders, Caramel Wafers, Caramel Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: COOKIES & BISCUITS Serving: 29.0g BSI 34.13 Carbs 18.0g Sugar 10.0g Fiber 0.3g Fat 6.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	CLOVER VALLEY Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Scalloped Potatoes Clover Valley, Scalloped Potatoes Scalloped Potatoes CLOVER VALLEY Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Scalloped Potatoes Clover Valley, Scalloped Potatoes Scalloped Potatoes	27.0g	37.44	100	21.0g	1.0g	2.0g	0.0g	2.0g
Scalloped Potatoes Brand: CLOVER VALLEY Category: VEGETABLE AND LENTIL MIXES Serving: 27.0g BSI 37.44 Carbs 21.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Pasta By Shape & Type Whole Wheat Penne Riga... Whole Wheat Penne Rigate Durum Whole Wheat Semolina Whole Wheat Penne Rigate Durum Whole Wheat Semolina HARRIS-TEETER INC. Pasta By Shape & Type Whole Wheat Penne Rigate Durum Whole ... Whole Wheat Penne Rigate Durum Whole Wheat Semolina Whole Wheat Penne Rigate Durum Whole Wheat Semolina	56.0g	77.75	200	42.0g	1.0g	2.0g	1.0g	7.0g
Whole Wheat Penne Rigate Durum Whole Wheat Semolina Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: PASTA BY SHAPE & TYPE Serving: 56.0g BSI 77.75 Carbs 42.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 7.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Pasta By Shape & Type Harris Teeter, H.T. Tr... Harris Teeter, H.T. Traders, Fusilli, Enriched Macroni Product Harris Teeter, H.T. Traders, Fusilli, Enriched Macroni Product HARRIS-TEETER INC. Pasta By Shape & Type Harris Teeter, H.T. Traders, Fusilli,... Harris Teeter, H.T. Traders, Fusilli, Enriched Macroni Product Harris Teeter, H.T. Traders, Fusilli, Enriched Macroni Product	56.0g	81.64	210	44.0g	2.0g	2.0g	1.0g	7.0g
Harris Teeter, H.T. Traders, Fusilli, Enriched Macroni Product Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: PASTA BY SHAPE & TYPE Serving: 56.0g BSI 81.64 Carbs 44.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 7.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	BIMBO BAKERIES USA, INC. Cookies & Biscuits Bimbo, Bimbunuelos Cri... Bimbo, Bimbunuelos Crispy Wheels Bimbo, Bimbunuelos Crispy Wheels BIMBO BAKERIES USA, INC. Cookies & Biscuits Bimbo, Bimbunuelos Crispy Wheels Bimbo, Bimbunuelos Crispy Wheels Bimbo, Bimbunuelos Crispy Wheels	33.0g	42.14	160	22.0g	10.0g	0.0g	8.0g	1.0g
Bimbo, Bimbunuelos Crispy Wheels Brand: BIMBO BAKERIES USA, INC. Category: COOKIES & BISCUITS Serving: 33.0g BSI 42.14 Carbs 22.0g Sugar 10.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 8.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces Ht Traders, Sriracha S... Ht Traders, Sriracha Sauce Ht Traders, Sriracha Sauce HARRIS-TEETER INC. Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces Ht Traders, Sriracha Sauce Ht Traders, Sriracha Sauce Ht Traders, Sriracha Sauce	17.0g	10.0	20	5.0g	4.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Ht Traders, Sriracha Sauce Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: ORIENTAL, MEXICAN & ETHNIC SAUCES Serving: 17.0g BSI 10.0 Carbs 5.0g Sugar 4.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Crackers & Biscotti Weav Its Crackers Weav Its Crackers Weav Its Crackers HARRIS-TEETER INC. Crackers & Biscotti Weav Its Crackers Weav Its Crackers Weav Its Crackers	28.0g	32.79	120	20.0g	0.0g	3.0g	4.0g	2.0g
Weav Its Crackers Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: CRACKERS & BISCOTTI Serving: 28.0g BSI 32.79 Carbs 20.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 4.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Harris Teeter, Organic... Harris Teeter, Organics Natural Microwave Popcorn Harris Teeter, Organics Natural Microwave Popcorn HARRIS-TEETER INC. Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Harris Teeter, Organics Natural Micro... Harris Teeter, Organics Natural Microwave Popcorn Harris Teeter, Organics Natural Microwave Popcorn	34.0g	34.97	110	23.0g	0.0g	5.0g	2.5g	3.0g
Harris Teeter, Organics Natural Microwave Popcorn Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: POPCORN, PEANUTS, SEEDS & RELATED SNACKS Serving: 34.0g BSI 34.97 Carbs 23.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 5.0g Fat 2.5g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Cookies & Biscuits Harris Teeter, Low Fat... Harris Teeter, Low Fat Graham Crackers, Honey Harris Teeter, Low Fat Graham Crackers, Honey HARRIS-TEETER INC. Cookies & Biscuits Harris Teeter, Low Fat Graham Cracker... Harris Teeter, Low Fat Graham Crackers, Honey Harris Teeter, Low Fat Graham Crackers, Honey	35.0g	50.97	140	28.0g	8.0g	2.0g	2.0g	2.0g
Harris Teeter, Low Fat Graham Crackers, Honey Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: COOKIES & BISCUITS Serving: 35.0g BSI 50.97 Carbs 28.0g Sugar 8.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 2.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Pasta Dinners Harris Teeter, Macaron... Harris Teeter, Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Harris Teeter, Macaroni & Cheese Dinner HARRIS-TEETER INC. Pasta Dinners Harris Teeter, Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Harris Teeter, Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Harris Teeter, Macaroni & Cheese Dinner	70.0g	91.39	240	49.0g	8.0g	2.0g	2.0g	8.0g
Harris Teeter, Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: PASTA DINNERS Serving: 70.0g BSI 91.39 Carbs 49.0g Sugar 8.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 2.0g Protein 8.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Other Snacks Ht Traders, Socrisp Pi... Ht Traders, Socrisp Pita Chips, Sea Salt Ht Traders, Socrisp Pita Chips, Sea Salt HARRIS-TEETER INC. Other Snacks Ht Traders, Socrisp Pita Chips, Sea Salt Ht Traders, Socrisp Pita Chips, Sea Salt Ht Traders, Socrisp Pita Chips, Sea Salt	28.0g	30.1	140	17.0g	1.0g	1.0g	7.0g	3.0g
Ht Traders, Socrisp Pita Chips, Sea Salt Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: OTHER SNACKS Serving: 28.0g BSI 30.1 Carbs 17.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 7.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Flavored Rice Dishes Ht Traders, Parmesan R... Ht Traders, Parmesan Risotto Arborio Rice With Seasoning Packet Ht Traders, Parmesan Risotto Arborio Rice With Seasoning Packet HARRIS-TEETER INC. Flavored Rice Dishes Ht Traders, Parmesan Risotto Arborio ... Ht Traders, Parmesan Risotto Arborio Rice With Seasoning Packet Ht Traders, Parmesan Risotto Arborio Rice With Seasoning Packet	48.0g	62.0	180	32.0g	2.0g	0.0g	2.0g	6.0g
Ht Traders, Parmesan Risotto Arborio Rice With Seasoning Packet Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: FLAVORED RICE DISHES Serving: 48.0g BSI 62.0 Carbs 32.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 2.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces Harris Teeter, H.T. Tr... Harris Teeter, H.T. Traders, Wasabiyaki Sauce Harris Teeter, H.T. Traders, Wasabiyaki Sauce HARRIS-TEETER INC. Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces Harris Teeter, H.T. Traders, Wasabiya... Harris Teeter, H.T. Traders, Wasabiyaki Sauce Harris Teeter, H.T. Traders, Wasabiyaki Sauce	35.0g	25.7	65	13.0g	12.0g	0.0g	0.0g	2.0g
Harris Teeter, H.T. Traders, Wasabiyaki Sauce Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: ORIENTAL, MEXICAN & ETHNIC SAUCES Serving: 35.0g BSI 25.7 Carbs 13.0g Sugar 12.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 2.0g

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this blood sugar category and how to use these foods

🚀 Rocket Fuel Foods | Fast-Acting Carbs for Blood Sugar Spikes

Instant Pudding & Pie Fiiling, Vanilla

Real Mint Jelly, Mint

Razzle Dazzle, Peanut Butter

Harris Teeter, Smooth & Creamy Churned Reduced Fat Ice Cream, French Vanilla

H.T. Traders, Colossal Cashews, Salted

Carrot Cake

Ht Traders, California Mustard Barbecue Sauce

Ht Traders, Caramel Wafers, Caramel

Scalloped Potatoes

Whole Wheat Penne Rigate Durum Whole Wheat Semolina

Harris Teeter, H.T. Traders, Fusilli, Enriched Macroni Product

Bimbo, Bimbunuelos Crispy Wheels

Ht Traders, Sriracha Sauce

Weav Its Crackers

Harris Teeter, Organics Natural Microwave Popcorn

Harris Teeter, Low Fat Graham Crackers, Honey

Harris Teeter, Macaroni & Cheese Dinner

Ht Traders, Socrisp Pita Chips, Sea Salt

Ht Traders, Parmesan Risotto Arborio Rice With Seasoning Packet

Harris Teeter, H.T. Traders, Wasabiyaki Sauce