What are Sneaky Spike foods?

Sneaky Spike foods are foods containing disguised sugars like fruit juice concentrates, syrups, and sugar aliases that cause unexpected blood sugar rises. There are 21,388 foods tagged as Sneaky Spike in our database, helping you identify options that match this blood sugar impact profile.

How do Sneaky Spike foods affect blood sugar levels?

Sneaky Spike foods are characterized by hidden sugars and sugar alternatives causing unexpected spikes. Hidden sugars can catch people off-guard, causing unexpected blood sugar rises even in foods that seem healthy or low in obvious sugars.

Why choose Sneaky Spike foods over other categories?

Sneaky Spike foods offer specific benefits including understanding hidden sugars, better label reading, informed choices. Understanding these foods helps you avoid unexpected blood sugar rises that can occur with seemingly healthy processed foods.

How can I incorporate Sneaky Spike foods into my meals?

Popular Sneaky Spike foods include Granola Bars, Fruit Juices, Flavored Yogurt. Always read labels carefully and consider these foods as occasional treats rather than daily staples, pairing them with protein when possible.

Are there any risks or things to watch for with Sneaky Spike foods?

The main risk is unexpected blood sugar rises. Always read ingredient labels and be aware that 'healthy' marketing doesn't guarantee blood sugar friendliness.

Where can I find the full list of Sneaky Spike foods on Badlow?

You can explore all Sneaky Spike 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.

Sneaky Spike Foods | Hidden Sugar Foods That Raise Blood Glucose

Foods containing disguised sugars like fruit juice concentrates, syrups, and sugar aliases that cause unexpected blood sugar rises

BSI	Food	Serving	Carbs	Fiber	Fat	Protein	Sugars	Calories
BSI: 30	Date Lady, Balsamic Vinegar Date Lady, Inc. Date Lady, Balsamic Vinegar Date Lady, Inc.	20.0g	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	13.0g	60
Full Name Date Lady, Balsamic Vinegar Details Ingredients: 2 Other Condiments Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Fruit Mix Hard Candies With... Sterling Candy, Inc. Fruit Mix Hard Candies With Tart Powder Center Sterling Candy, Inc.	13.0g	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	9.0g	50
Full Name Fruit Mix Hard Candies With Tart Powder Center Details Ingredients: 20 Candy Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 40	Blackberry Flavored Energy Gel The Quaker Oats Co./Gatorade Van Camp Blackberry Flavored Energy Gel The Quaker Oats Co./Gatorade Van Camp	37.0g	20.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	6.0g	80
Full Name Blackberry Flavored Energy Gel Details Ingredients: 10 Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Branded Analysis 40 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 6	Sweetened With Honey Reduce... Heinz Usa Sweetened With Honey Reduced Sugar Tomato Ketchup Heinz Usa	16.0g	3.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	3.0g	15
Full Name Sweetened With Honey Reduced Sugar Tomato Ketchup Details Ingredients: 7 Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Branded Analysis 6 BSI (Low) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 54	Soda, Honey, Orange, Corian... Cuvee Northwest, Inc. Soda, Honey, Orange, Coriander & Chamomile Cuvee Northwest, Inc.	340.0g	27.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	27.0g	109
Full Name Soda, Honey, Orange, Coriander & Chamomile Details Ingredients: 8 Soda Branded Analysis 54 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 40	Mango Flavored Energy Gel The Quaker Oats Co./Gatorade Van Camp Mango Flavored Energy Gel The Quaker Oats Co./Gatorade Van Camp	37.0g	20.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	6.0g	80
Full Name Mango Flavored Energy Gel Details Ingredients: 10 Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Branded Analysis 40 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 54	Vanilla Bean Infused Maple ... Target Stores Vanilla Bean Infused Maple Syrup Target Stores	30.0ml	27.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	24.0g	110
Full Name Vanilla Bean Infused Maple Syrup Details Ingredients: 2 Syrups & Molasses Branded Analysis 54 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 56	Blueberry Utah Raw Honey Wasatch Nectar Blueberry Utah Raw Honey Wasatch Nectar	36.0g	28.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	28.0g	100
Full Name Blueberry Utah Raw Honey Details Ingredients: 6 Honey Branded Analysis 56 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 56	Raw Honey Wasatch Nectar Raw Honey Wasatch Nectar	36.0g	28.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	28.0g	100
Full Name Raw Honey Details Ingredients: 5 Honey Branded Analysis 56 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 56	Candy Corn Topco Associates, Inc. Candy Corn Topco Associates, Inc.	31.0g	28.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	23.0g	110
Full Name Candy Corn Details Ingredients: 12 Candy Branded Analysis 56 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 20	Rum Molasses Barbecue Sauce... Olivier Olive Oil Products Inc. Rum Molasses Barbecue Sauce Texas Style Olivier Olive Oil Products Inc.	30.0g	10.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	6.0g	40
Full Name Rum Molasses Barbecue Sauce Texas Style Details Ingredients: 34 Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Branded Analysis 20 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 8	Organic Vermont Maple Granu... Butternut Mountain Farm Organic Vermont Maple Granulated Sugar, Maple Butternut Mountain Farm	4.0g	4.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	4.0g	15
Full Name Organic Vermont Maple Granulated Sugar, Maple Details Ingredients: 1 Granulated, Brown & Powdered Sugar Branded Analysis 8 BSI (Low) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 12	Lawry's, Buffalo Seasoning Mix Mccormick & Company, Inc. Lawry's, Buffalo Seasoning Mix Mccormick & Company, Inc.	8.0g	6.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	3.0g	25
Full Name Lawry's, Buffalo Seasoning Mix Details Ingredients: 20 Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers Branded Analysis 12 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 12	Original Buffalo Wings Seas... Mccormick & Company, Inc. Original Buffalo Wings Seasoning Mix Mccormick & Company, Inc.	8.0g	6.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	3.0g	25
Full Name Original Buffalo Wings Seasoning Mix Details Ingredients: 19 Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers Branded Analysis 12 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 20	Smokey Mesquite Legendary B... Mccormick & Company, Inc. Smokey Mesquite Legendary Bar B Q Sauce Mccormick & Company, Inc.	32.0g	10.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	8.0g	40
Full Name Smokey Mesquite Legendary Bar B Q Sauce Details Ingredients: 18 Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Branded Analysis 20 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 8	Organic Vermont Maple Sugar... Butternut Mountain Farm Organic Vermont Maple Sugar, Maple Butternut Mountain Farm	4.0g	4.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	4.0g	15
Full Name Organic Vermont Maple Sugar, Maple Details Ingredients: 1 Granulated, Brown & Powdered Sugar Branded Analysis 8 BSI (Low) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 56	Grapefruit Juice Drink From... Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. Grapefruit Juice Drink From Concentrate, Rubyred, Original Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.	240.0ml	28.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	25.0g	101
Full Name Grapefruit Juice Drink From Concentrate, Rubyred, Original Details Ingredients: 11 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 56 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 72	Carrot Cake Candy Corn Ferrara Candy Company Carrot Cake Candy Corn Ferrara Candy Company	39.0g	36.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	28.0g	140
Full Name Carrot Cake Candy Corn Details Ingredients: 14 Candy Branded Analysis 72 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 70	Sea Salt Chocolate Candy Corn Ferrara Candy Company Sea Salt Chocolate Candy Corn Ferrara Candy Company	39.0g	35.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	28.0g	140
Full Name Sea Salt Chocolate Candy Corn Details Ingredients: 17 Candy Branded Analysis 70 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 44	Strawberry Kiwi Sunrise Drink Tropicana Strawberry Kiwi Sunrise Drink Tropicana	240.0ml	22.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	19.0g	91
Full Name Strawberry Kiwi Sunrise Drink Details Ingredients: 9 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 44 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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