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	TRADER JOE'S Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Cereal Bars Cereal Bars Cereal Bars TRADER JOE'S Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Cereal Bars Cereal Bars Cereal Bars	37.0g	50.91	140	27.0g	15.0g	1.0g	2.5g	2.0g
Cereal Bars Brand: TRADER JOE'S Category: SNACK, ENERGY & GRANOLA BARS Serving: 37.0g BSI 50.91 Carbs 27.0g Sugar 15.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 2.5g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	TRADER JOE'S Cereal Frosted Shredded Bite ... Frosted Shredded Bite Size Wheats Frosted Shredded Bite Size Wheats TRADER JOE'S Cereal Frosted Shredded Bite Size Wheats Frosted Shredded Bite Size Wheats Frosted Shredded Bite Size Wheats	52.0g	72.38	200	42.0g	11.0g	5.0g	1.0g	5.0g
Frosted Shredded Bite Size Wheats Brand: TRADER JOE'S Category: CEREAL Serving: 52.0g BSI 72.38 Carbs 42.0g Sugar 11.0g Fiber 5.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	DR OETKER Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes Mug Cake Instant Cake ... Dr Oetker, Mug Cake Instant Cake Mix, Vanilla & Dark Chocolate Mug Cake Instant Cake Mix, Vanilla & Dark Chocolate DR OETKER Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes Mug Cake Instant Cake Mix, Vanilla & ... Dr Oetker, Mug Cake Instant Cake Mix, Vanilla & Dark Chocolate Mug Cake Instant Cake Mix, Vanilla & Dark Chocolate	73.0g	100.0	320	54.0g	34.0g	1.0g	10.0g	4.0g
Mug Cake Instant Cake Mix, Vanilla & Dark Chocolate Brand: DR OETKER Category: CAKE, COOKIE & CUPCAKE MIXES Serving: 73.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 54.0g Sugar 34.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 10.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	DR OETKER Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes Mug Cake Instant Cake ... Dr Oetker, Mug Cake Instant Cake Mix, Chocolate Mug Cake Instant Cake Mix, Chocolate DR OETKER Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes Mug Cake Instant Cake Mix, Chocolate Dr Oetker, Mug Cake Instant Cake Mix, Chocolate Mug Cake Instant Cake Mix, Chocolate	85.0g	100.0	370	64.0g	46.0g	3.0g	9.0g	4.0g
Mug Cake Instant Cake Mix, Chocolate Brand: DR OETKER Category: CAKE, COOKIE & CUPCAKE MIXES Serving: 85.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 64.0g Sugar 46.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 9.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	EUROPEAN GOURMET BAKERY Puddings & Custards Organics, Organic Cook... European Gourmet Bakery, Organics, Organic Cooked Pudding & Pie Filling Mix, Vanilla Organics, Organic Cooked Pudding & Pie Filling Mix, Vanilla EUROPEAN GOURMET BAKERY Puddings & Custards Organics, Organic Cooked Pudding & Pi... European Gourmet Bakery, Organics, Organic Cooked Pudding & Pie Filling Mix, Vanilla Organics, Organic Cooked Pudding & Pie Filling Mix, Vanilla	25.0g	48.0	100	24.0g	19.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Organics, Organic Cooked Pudding & Pie Filling Mix, Vanilla Brand: EUROPEAN GOURMET BAKERY Category: PUDDINGS & CUSTARDS Serving: 25.0g BSI 48.0 Carbs 24.0g Sugar 19.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	ROBERTSON'S Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes Classic Mincemeat Robertson's, Classic Mincemeat Classic Mincemeat ROBERTSON'S Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes Classic Mincemeat Robertson's, Classic Mincemeat Classic Mincemeat	75.0g	93.33	230	48.0g	47.0g	1.0g	2.5g	1.0g
Classic Mincemeat Brand: ROBERTSON'S Category: CAKE, COOKIE & CUPCAKE MIXES Serving: 75.0g BSI 93.33 Carbs 48.0g Sugar 47.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 2.5g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	BLOUNT SEAFOOD CORPORATION Other Soups Baked Potato Soup Baked Potato Soup Baked Potato Soup BLOUNT SEAFOOD CORPORATION Other Soups Baked Potato Soup Baked Potato Soup Baked Potato Soup	242.0g	39.7	211	23.0g	3.0g	2.9g	11.0g	6.0g
Baked Potato Soup Brand: BLOUNT SEAFOOD CORPORATION Category: OTHER SOUPS Serving: 242.0g BSI 39.7 Carbs 23.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 2.9g Fat 11.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	STONEFIRE Crackers & Biscotti Naan Crisps Naan Crisps Naan Crisps STONEFIRE Crackers & Biscotti Naan Crisps Naan Crisps Naan Crisps	28.0g	34.44	120	19.0g	1.0g	1.0g	4.0g	3.0g
Naan Crisps Brand: STONEFIRE Category: CRACKERS & BISCOTTI Serving: 28.0g BSI 34.44 Carbs 19.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 4.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	MCVITIE'S Cookies & Biscuits Digestive Wheat Biscui... Mcvitie's, Digestive Wheat Biscuits, The Original Digestive Wheat Biscuits, The Original MCVITIE'S Cookies & Biscuits Digestive Wheat Biscuits, The Original Mcvitie's, Digestive Wheat Biscuits, The Original Digestive Wheat Biscuits, The Original	30.0g	36.37	140	20.0g	5.0g	1.0g	6.0g	2.0g
Digestive Wheat Biscuits, The Original Brand: MCVITIE'S Category: COOKIES & BISCUITS Serving: 30.0g BSI 36.37 Carbs 20.0g Sugar 5.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 6.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	DE RUIJTER Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings Sprinkles, Dark Chocolate De Ruijter, Sprinkles, Dark Chocolate Sprinkles, Dark Chocolate DE RUIJTER Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings Sprinkles, Dark Chocolate De Ruijter, Sprinkles, Dark Chocolate Sprinkles, Dark Chocolate	28.0g	25.43	89	15.0g	13.0g	2.0g	2.9g	1.0g
Sprinkles, Dark Chocolate Brand: DE RUIJTER Category: BAKING DECORATIONS & DESSERT TOPPINGS Serving: 28.0g BSI 25.43 Carbs 15.0g Sugar 13.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 2.9g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	DE RUIJTER Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings Fruit Sprinkles De Ruijter, Fruit Sprinkles Fruit Sprinkles DE RUIJTER Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings Fruit Sprinkles De Ruijter, Fruit Sprinkles Fruit Sprinkles	28.0g	36.94	120	21.0g	18.0g	2.0g	4.0g	1.0g
Fruit Sprinkles Brand: DE RUIJTER Category: BAKING DECORATIONS & DESSERT TOPPINGS Serving: 28.0g BSI 36.94 Carbs 21.0g Sugar 18.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 4.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	DR. OETKER CANADA LTD Pizza Dr. Oetker, Ristorante... Dr. Oetker, Ristorante, Thin Crust Pizza With Pepperoni, Mozzarella, Pesto Dr. Oetker, Ristorante, Thin Crust Pizza With Pepperoni, Mozzarella, Pesto DR. OETKER CANADA LTD Pizza Dr. Oetker, Ristorante, Thin Crust Pi... Dr. Oetker, Ristorante, Thin Crust Pizza With Pepperoni, Mozzarella, Pesto Dr. Oetker, Ristorante, Thin Crust Pizza With Pepperoni, Mozzarella, Pesto	120.0g	53.87	300	30.0g	3.0g	2.0g	16.0g	10.0g
Dr. Oetker, Ristorante, Thin Crust Pizza With Pepperoni, Mozzarella, Pesto Brand: DR. OETKER CANADA LTD Category: PIZZA Serving: 120.0g BSI 53.87 Carbs 30.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 16.0g Protein 10.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	TWO-BITE Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Cupcakes Cupcakes Cupcakes TWO-BITE Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Cupcakes Cupcakes Cupcakes	75.0g	82.78	320	43.0g	35.0g	0.0g	16.0g	2.0g
Cupcakes Brand: TWO-BITE Category: CAKES, CUPCAKES, SNACK CAKES Serving: 75.0g BSI 82.78 Carbs 43.0g Sugar 35.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 16.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	MARY ANN'S Chocolate Chocolates Mary Ann's, Chocolates Chocolates MARY ANN'S Chocolate Chocolates Mary Ann's, Chocolates Chocolates	40.0g	54.67	170	29.0g	27.0g	1.0g	5.0g	1.0g
Chocolates Brand: MARY ANN'S Category: CHOCOLATE Serving: 40.0g BSI 54.67 Carbs 29.0g Sugar 27.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 5.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	KING Candy Pepermunt Ballen King, Pepermunt Ballen Pepermunt Ballen KING Candy Pepermunt Ballen King, Pepermunt Ballen Pepermunt Ballen	100.0g	100.0	390	94.0g	79.0g	0.0g	1.3g	0.0g
Pepermunt Ballen Brand: KING Category: CANDY Serving: 100.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 94.0g Sugar 79.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 1.3g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	WEIS MARKETS, INC. Other Snacks Weis, Rice Cakes, Appl... Weis, Rice Cakes, Apple Cinnamon Weis, Rice Cakes, Apple Cinnamon WEIS MARKETS, INC. Other Snacks Weis, Rice Cakes, Apple Cinnamon Weis, Rice Cakes, Apple Cinnamon Weis, Rice Cakes, Apple Cinnamon	13.0g	21.66	50	11.0g	2.0g	0.0g	0.0g	1.0g
Weis, Rice Cakes, Apple Cinnamon Brand: WEIS MARKETS, INC. Category: OTHER SNACKS Serving: 13.0g BSI 21.66 Carbs 11.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	DR. MCDOUGALL'S RIGHT FOODS, INC. Cereal Organic Mighty Omega S... Organic Mighty Omega Superfood Hot Cereal Organic Mighty Omega Superfood Hot Cereal DR. MCDOUGALL'S RIGHT FOODS, INC. Cereal Organic Mighty Omega Superfood Hot Ce... Organic Mighty Omega Superfood Hot Cereal Organic Mighty Omega Superfood Hot Cereal	74.0g	81.01	300	52.0g	15.0g	10.0g	7.0g	8.0g
Organic Mighty Omega Superfood Hot Cereal Brand: DR. MCDOUGALL'S RIGHT FOODS, INC. Category: CEREAL Serving: 74.0g BSI 81.01 Carbs 52.0g Sugar 15.0g Fiber 10.0g Fat 7.0g Protein 8.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Canned Fruit Pear Halves In Heavy S... Pear Halves In Heavy Syrup Pear Halves In Heavy Syrup HARRIS-TEETER INC. Canned Fruit Pear Halves In Heavy Syrup Pear Halves In Heavy Syrup Pear Halves In Heavy Syrup	130.0g	46.1	100	25.0g	19.0g	2.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Pear Halves In Heavy Syrup Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: CANNED FRUIT Serving: 130.0g BSI 46.1 Carbs 25.0g Sugar 19.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Milk Harris Teeter,Sweetene... Harris Teeter,Sweetened Condensed Milk Harris Teeter,Sweetened Condensed Milk HARRIS-TEETER INC. Milk Harris Teeter,Sweetened Condensed Milk Harris Teeter,Sweetened Condensed Milk Harris Teeter,Sweetened Condensed Milk	39.0g	42.82	130	22.0g	22.0g	0.0g	3.0g	3.0g
Harris Teeter,Sweetened Condensed Milk Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: MILK Serving: 39.0g BSI 42.82 Carbs 22.0g Sugar 22.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 3.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Cookies & Biscuits Harris Teeter, Chip Bl... Harris Teeter, Chip Blitz! Real Chocolate Chip Cookies Harris Teeter, Chip Blitz! Real Chocolate Chip Cookies HARRIS-TEETER INC. Cookies & Biscuits Harris Teeter, Chip Blitz! Real Cho... Harris Teeter, Chip Blitz! Real Chocolate Chip Cookies Harris Teeter, Chip Blitz! Real Chocolate Chip Cookies	30.0g	38.34	150	20.0g	10.0g	0.0g	7.0g	1.0g
Harris Teeter, Chip Blitz! Real Chocolate Chip Cookies Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: COOKIES & BISCUITS Serving: 30.0g BSI 38.34 Carbs 20.0g Sugar 10.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 7.0g Protein 1.0g

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

Cereal Bars

Frosted Shredded Bite Size Wheats

Mug Cake Instant Cake Mix, Vanilla & Dark Chocolate

Mug Cake Instant Cake Mix, Chocolate

Organics, Organic Cooked Pudding & Pie Filling Mix, Vanilla

Classic Mincemeat

Baked Potato Soup

Naan Crisps

Digestive Wheat Biscuits, The Original

Sprinkles, Dark Chocolate

Fruit Sprinkles

Dr. Oetker, Ristorante, Thin Crust Pizza With Pepperoni, Mozzarella, Pesto

Cupcakes

Chocolates

Pepermunt Ballen

Weis, Rice Cakes, Apple Cinnamon

Organic Mighty Omega Superfood Hot Cereal

Pear Halves In Heavy Syrup

Harris Teeter,Sweetened Condensed Milk

Harris Teeter, Chip Blitz! Real Chocolate Chip Cookies