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

Actions	Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Save to Collection Amazon	EUROPEAN GOURMET BAKERY Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes Organic Cake Mix, Lemon European Gourmet Bakery, Organic Cake Mix, Lemon Organic Cake Mix, Lemon EUROPEAN GOURMET BAKERY Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes Organic Cake Mix, Lemon European Gourmet Bakery, Organic Cake Mix, Lemon Organic Cake Mix, Lemon	36.0g	59.32	130	31.0g	17.0g	1.0g	0.0g	2.0g
Organic Cake Mix, Lemon Brand: EUROPEAN GOURMET BAKERY Category: CAKE, COOKIE & CUPCAKE MIXES Serving: 36.0g BSI 59.32 Carbs 31.0g Sugar 17.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	EUROPEAN GOURMET BAKERY Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes French Patisserie Tart... European Gourmet Bakery, French Patisserie Tarte Lemon Cake Mix, Lemon French Patisserie Tarte Lemon Cake Mix, Lemon EUROPEAN GOURMET BAKERY Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes French Patisserie Tarte Lemon Cake Mi... European Gourmet Bakery, French Patisserie Tarte Lemon Cake Mix, Lemon French Patisserie Tarte Lemon Cake Mix, Lemon	33.0g	53.35	120	27.0g	16.0g	0.0g	0.0g	2.0g
French Patisserie Tarte Lemon Cake Mix, Lemon Brand: EUROPEAN GOURMET BAKERY Category: CAKE, COOKIE & CUPCAKE MIXES Serving: 33.0g BSI 53.35 Carbs 27.0g Sugar 16.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	EUROPEAN GOURMET BAKERY Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes Tarte Chocolate Cake Mix European Gourmet Bakery, Tarte Chocolate Cake Mix Tarte Chocolate Cake Mix EUROPEAN GOURMET BAKERY Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes Tarte Chocolate Cake Mix European Gourmet Bakery, Tarte Chocolate Cake Mix Tarte Chocolate Cake Mix	36.0g	52.82	130	28.0g	22.0g	1.0g	2.5g	2.0g
Tarte Chocolate Cake Mix Brand: EUROPEAN GOURMET BAKERY Category: CAKE, COOKIE & CUPCAKE MIXES Serving: 36.0g BSI 52.82 Carbs 28.0g Sugar 22.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 2.5g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	ROBERTSON'S Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Golden Shred Orange Ma... Robertson's, Golden Shred Orange Marmalade Golden Shred Orange Marmalade ROBERTSON'S Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Golden Shred Orange Marmalade Robertson's, Golden Shred Orange Marmalade Golden Shred Orange Marmalade	20.0g	28.0	50	14.0g	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Golden Shred Orange Marmalade Brand: ROBERTSON'S Category: JAM, JELLY & FRUIT SPREADS Serving: 20.0g BSI 28.0 Carbs 14.0g Sugar 13.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	BLOUNT SEAFOOD CORPORATION Other Soups Chicken Noodle Soup Chicken Noodle Soup Chicken Noodle Soup BLOUNT SEAFOOD CORPORATION Other Soups Chicken Noodle Soup Chicken Noodle Soup Chicken Noodle Soup	235.0g	27.61	101	16.0g	2.0g	2.1g	2.5g	5.0g
Chicken Noodle Soup Brand: BLOUNT SEAFOOD CORPORATION Category: OTHER SOUPS Serving: 235.0g BSI 27.61 Carbs 16.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 2.1g Fat 2.5g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	APPLESNAX Wholesome Snacks Applesauce With Peaches Applesnax, Applesauce With Peaches Applesauce With Peaches APPLESNAX Wholesome Snacks Applesauce With Peaches Applesnax, Applesauce With Peaches Applesauce With Peaches	113.0g	39.96	90	21.0g	18.0g	1.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Applesauce With Peaches Brand: APPLESNAX Category: WHOLESOME SNACKS Serving: 113.0g BSI 39.96 Carbs 21.0g Sugar 18.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	APPLESNAX Wholesome Snacks Applesauce With Mangos... Applesnax, Applesauce With Mangos & Peaches Applesauce With Mangos & Peaches APPLESNAX Wholesome Snacks Applesauce With Mangos & Peaches Applesnax, Applesauce With Mangos & Peaches Applesauce With Mangos & Peaches	113.0g	37.97	80	20.0g	18.0g	1.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Applesauce With Mangos & Peaches Brand: APPLESNAX Category: WHOLESOME SNACKS Serving: 113.0g BSI 37.97 Carbs 20.0g Sugar 18.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	BEMARKCA Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Tropical Candy Dulce D... Bemarkca, Tropical Candy Dulce De Mani Tropical Candy Dulce De Mani BEMARKCA Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Tropical Candy Dulce De Mani Bemarkca, Tropical Candy Dulce De Mani Tropical Candy Dulce De Mani	23.0g	23.69	70	12.0g	11.0g	0.0g	2.0g	0.0g
Tropical Candy Dulce De Mani Brand: BEMARKCA Category: POPCORN, PEANUTS, SEEDS & RELATED SNACKS Serving: 23.0g BSI 23.69 Carbs 12.0g Sugar 11.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 2.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	CLOVER VALLEY Wholesome Snacks Original Applesauce Original Applesauce Original Applesauce CLOVER VALLEY Wholesome Snacks Original Applesauce Original Applesauce Original Applesauce	140.0g	46.09	99	25.0g	22.0g	2.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Original Applesauce Brand: CLOVER VALLEY Category: WHOLESOME SNACKS Serving: 140.0g BSI 46.09 Carbs 25.0g Sugar 22.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	CLOVER VALLEY Canned Fruit Peach Slices In Light ... Peach Slices In Light Syrup Peach Slices In Light Syrup CLOVER VALLEY Canned Fruit Peach Slices In Light Syrup Peach Slices In Light Syrup Peach Slices In Light Syrup	140.0g	34.08	80	19.0g	17.0g	2.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Peach Slices In Light Syrup Brand: CLOVER VALLEY Category: CANNED FRUIT Serving: 140.0g BSI 34.08 Carbs 19.0g Sugar 17.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	CLOVER VALLEY Pasta Dinners Macaroni & Cheese Delu... Clover Valley, Macaroni & Cheese Deluxe Shells Dinner Macaroni & Cheese Deluxe Shells Dinner CLOVER VALLEY Pasta Dinners Macaroni & Cheese Deluxe Shells Dinner Clover Valley, Macaroni & Cheese Deluxe Shells Dinner Macaroni & Cheese Deluxe Shells Dinner	113.0g	96.09	370	52.0g	6.0g	2.0g	13.0g	12.0g
Macaroni & Cheese Deluxe Shells Dinner Brand: CLOVER VALLEY Category: PASTA DINNERS Serving: 113.0g BSI 96.09 Carbs 52.0g Sugar 6.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 13.0g Protein 12.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	ADVANCEPIERRE FOODS INC. Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres Fast Bites, Fish And C... Fast Bites, Fish And Cheese Sandwich Fast Bites, Fish And Cheese Sandwich ADVANCEPIERRE FOODS INC. Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres Fast Bites, Fish And Cheese Sandwich Fast Bites, Fish And Cheese Sandwich Fast Bites, Fish And Cheese Sandwich	133.0g	90.51	380	49.0g	7.0g	2.0g	13.0g	15.0g
Fast Bites, Fish And Cheese Sandwich Brand: ADVANCEPIERRE FOODS INC. Category: FROZEN APPETIZERS & HORS D'OEUVRES Serving: 133.0g BSI 90.51 Carbs 49.0g Sugar 7.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 13.0g Protein 15.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	THAI SMILE Other Soups Spring Onion Rice Noodle Thai Smile, Spring Onion Rice Noodle Spring Onion Rice Noodle THAI SMILE Other Soups Spring Onion Rice Noodle Thai Smile, Spring Onion Rice Noodle Spring Onion Rice Noodle	35.5g	50.98	130	26.0g	3.0g	0.0g	2.0g	2.0g
Spring Onion Rice Noodle Brand: THAI SMILE Category: OTHER SOUPS Serving: 35.5g BSI 50.98 Carbs 26.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 2.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	ROBERTSON'S Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Original English Thick... Robertson's, Original English Thick Cut Marmalade, Orange Original English Thick Cut Marmalade, Orange ROBERTSON'S Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Original English Thick Cut Marmalade,... Robertson's, Original English Thick Cut Marmalade, Orange Original English Thick Cut Marmalade, Orange	20.0g	26.0	50	13.0g	12.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Original English Thick Cut Marmalade, Orange Brand: ROBERTSON'S Category: JAM, JELLY & FRUIT SPREADS Serving: 20.0g BSI 26.0 Carbs 13.0g Sugar 12.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	CLOVER VALLEY Pasta Dinners Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Macaroni & Cheese Dinner CLOVER VALLEY Pasta Dinners Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Macaroni & Cheese Dinner	70.0g	97.45	250	52.0g	3.0g	2.0g	1.0g	8.0g
Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Brand: CLOVER VALLEY Category: PASTA DINNERS Serving: 70.0g BSI 97.45 Carbs 52.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 8.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	CLOVER VALLEY Wholesome Snacks Applesauce, Strawberry Clover Valley, Applesauce, Strawberry Applesauce, Strawberry CLOVER VALLEY Wholesome Snacks Applesauce, Strawberry Clover Valley, Applesauce, Strawberry Applesauce, Strawberry	113.0g	37.92	80	21.0g	18.0g	2.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Applesauce, Strawberry Brand: CLOVER VALLEY Category: WHOLESOME SNACKS Serving: 113.0g BSI 37.92 Carbs 21.0g Sugar 18.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	FRESH FINDS Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Spaghetti With Marinar... Fresh Finds, Spaghetti With Marinara Sauce Spaghetti With Marinara Sauce FRESH FINDS Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Spaghetti With Marinara Sauce Fresh Finds, Spaghetti With Marinara Sauce Spaghetti With Marinara Sauce	283.0g	61.66	190	35.0g	11.0g	4.0g	2.5g	8.0g
Spaghetti With Marinara Sauce Brand: FRESH FINDS Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 283.0g BSI 61.66 Carbs 35.0g Sugar 11.0g Fiber 4.0g Fat 2.5g Protein 8.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	TRADER JOE'S Yogurt Greek Yogurt Greek Yogurt Greek Yogurt TRADER JOE'S Yogurt Greek Yogurt Greek Yogurt Greek Yogurt	227.0g	54.84	300	28.0g	23.0g	0.0g	16.0g	11.0g
Greek Yogurt Brand: TRADER JOE'S Category: YOGURT Serving: 227.0g BSI 54.84 Carbs 28.0g Sugar 23.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 16.0g Protein 11.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	TRADER JOE'S Cookies & Biscuits Cinnamon Grahams Cinnamon Grahams Cinnamon Grahams TRADER JOE'S Cookies & Biscuits Cinnamon Grahams Cinnamon Grahams Cinnamon Grahams	30.0g	32.89	120	18.0g	6.0g	1.0g	4.0g	2.0g
Cinnamon Grahams Brand: TRADER JOE'S Category: COOKIES & BISCUITS Serving: 30.0g BSI 32.89 Carbs 18.0g Sugar 6.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 4.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	TRADER JOE'S Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Trek Mix Trader Joe's, Trek Mix Trek Mix TRADER JOE'S Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Trek Mix Trader Joe's, Trek Mix Trek Mix	30.0g	20.29	150	13.0g	7.0g	2.0g	10.0g	4.0g
Trek Mix Brand: TRADER JOE'S Category: POPCORN, PEANUTS, SEEDS & RELATED SNACKS Serving: 30.0g BSI 20.29 Carbs 13.0g Sugar 7.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 10.0g Protein 4.0g

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

Organic Cake Mix, Lemon

French Patisserie Tarte Lemon Cake Mix, Lemon

Tarte Chocolate Cake Mix

Golden Shred Orange Marmalade

Chicken Noodle Soup

Applesauce With Peaches

Applesauce With Mangos & Peaches

Tropical Candy Dulce De Mani

Original Applesauce

Peach Slices In Light Syrup

Macaroni & Cheese Deluxe Shells Dinner

Fast Bites, Fish And Cheese Sandwich

Spring Onion Rice Noodle

Original English Thick Cut Marmalade, Orange

Macaroni & Cheese Dinner

Applesauce, Strawberry

Spaghetti With Marinara Sauce

Greek Yogurt

Cinnamon Grahams

Trek Mix