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	HUMPTY DUMPTY Other Snacks Crunchy Curls, Corn Snack Humpty Dumpty, Crunchy Curls, Corn Snack Crunchy Curls, Corn Snack HUMPTY DUMPTY Other Snacks Crunchy Curls, Corn Snack Humpty Dumpty, Crunchy Curls, Corn Snack Crunchy Curls, Corn Snack	28.0g	27.95	160	16.0g	1.0g	1.0g	10.0g	2.0g
Crunchy Curls, Corn Snack Brand: HUMPTY DUMPTY Category: OTHER SNACKS Serving: 28.0g BSI 27.95 Carbs 16.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 10.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HUMPTY DUMPTY Other Snacks Cheese Sticks Humpty Dumpty, Cheese Sticks Cheese Sticks HUMPTY DUMPTY Other Snacks Cheese Sticks Humpty Dumpty, Cheese Sticks Cheese Sticks	28.0g	20.3	170	12.0g	2.0g	1.0g	13.0g	1.0g
Cheese Sticks Brand: HUMPTY DUMPTY Category: OTHER SNACKS Serving: 28.0g BSI 20.3 Carbs 12.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 13.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	SWEET TREATS Candy Chewy Fruities Candy Sweet Treats, Chewy Fruities Candy Chewy Fruities Candy SWEET TREATS Candy Chewy Fruities Candy Sweet Treats, Chewy Fruities Candy Chewy Fruities Candy	46.0g	71.41	180	36.0g	21.0g	0.0g	2.5g	0.0g
Chewy Fruities Candy Brand: SWEET TREATS Category: CANDY Serving: 46.0g BSI 71.41 Carbs 36.0g Sugar 21.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 2.5g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	DUBBLE BUBBLE Chewing Gum & Mints Bubble Gum Dubble Bubble, Bubble Gum Bubble Gum DUBBLE BUBBLE Chewing Gum & Mints Bubble Gum Dubble Bubble, Bubble Gum Bubble Gum	42.0g	70.0	140	35.0g	35.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Bubble Gum Brand: DUBBLE BUBBLE Category: CHEWING GUM & MINTS Serving: 42.0g BSI 70.0 Carbs 35.0g Sugar 35.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	METRO CANDY SALES Candy Assorted Toffees Metro Candy Sales, Assorted Toffees Assorted Toffees METRO CANDY SALES Candy Assorted Toffees Metro Candy Sales, Assorted Toffees Assorted Toffees	44.0g	60.24	190	31.0g	19.0g	0.0g	7.0g	1.0g
Assorted Toffees Brand: METRO CANDY SALES Category: CANDY Serving: 44.0g BSI 60.24 Carbs 31.0g Sugar 19.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 7.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	ZIMMERMAN'S DAIRY Iced & Bottle Tea Diet Iced Tea Zimmerman's Dairy, Diet Iced Tea Diet Iced Tea ZIMMERMAN'S DAIRY Iced & Bottle Tea Diet Iced Tea Zimmerman's Dairy, Diet Iced Tea Diet Iced Tea	236.0ml	42.01	85	21.0g	20.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Diet Iced Tea Brand: ZIMMERMAN'S DAIRY Category: ICED & BOTTLE TEA Serving: 236.0ml BSI 42.01 Carbs 21.0g Sugar 20.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Powdered Drinks Harris Teeter, Raspber... Harris Teeter, Raspberry Lemon Ade, Raspberry Harris Teeter, Raspberry Lemon Ade, Raspberry HARRIS-TEETER INC. Powdered Drinks Harris Teeter, Raspberry Lemon Ade, R... Harris Teeter, Raspberry Lemon Ade, Raspberry Harris Teeter, Raspberry Lemon Ade, Raspberry	240.0ml	56.02	110	28.0g	26.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Harris Teeter, Raspberry Lemon Ade, Raspberry Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: POWDERED DRINKS Serving: 240.0ml BSI 56.02 Carbs 28.0g Sugar 26.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	ROUNDY'S Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Snowflake Pretzels Roundy's, Snowflake Pretzels Snowflake Pretzels ROUNDY'S Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Snowflake Pretzels Roundy's, Snowflake Pretzels Snowflake Pretzels	43.0g	59.69	200	31.0g	19.0g	0.0g	8.0g	2.0g
Snowflake Pretzels Brand: ROUNDY'S Category: POPCORN, PEANUTS, SEEDS & RELATED SNACKS Serving: 43.0g BSI 59.69 Carbs 31.0g Sugar 19.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 8.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	CHARLOTTE'S Cookies & Biscuits Mini Sugar Cookies Charlotte's, Mini Sugar Cookies Mini Sugar Cookies CHARLOTTE'S Cookies & Biscuits Mini Sugar Cookies Charlotte's, Mini Sugar Cookies Mini Sugar Cookies	30.0g	38.59	130	21.0g	9.0g	1.0g	4.5g	2.0g
Mini Sugar Cookies Brand: CHARLOTTE'S Category: COOKIES & BISCUITS Serving: 30.0g BSI 38.59 Carbs 21.0g Sugar 9.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 4.5g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	TARGET Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings Gingerbread Add On Coo... Target, Gingerbread Add On Cookie Kit Gingerbread Add On Cookie Kit TARGET Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings Gingerbread Add On Cookie Kit Target, Gingerbread Add On Cookie Kit Gingerbread Add On Cookie Kit	38.0g	54.82	160	28.0g	17.0g	0.0g	4.0g	1.0g
Gingerbread Add On Cookie Kit Brand: TARGET Category: BAKING DECORATIONS & DESSERT TOPPINGS Serving: 38.0g BSI 54.82 Carbs 28.0g Sugar 17.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 4.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	CREATE A TREAT Cookies & Biscuits Gingerbread Train Cook... Create A Treat, Gingerbread Train Cookie Kit Gingerbread Train Cookie Kit CREATE A TREAT Cookies & Biscuits Gingerbread Train Cookie Kit Create A Treat, Gingerbread Train Cookie Kit Gingerbread Train Cookie Kit	33.0g	51.1	130	26.0g	18.0g	0.0g	2.5g	1.0g
Gingerbread Train Cookie Kit Brand: CREATE A TREAT Category: COOKIES & BISCUITS Serving: 33.0g BSI 51.1 Carbs 26.0g Sugar 18.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 2.5g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	CREATE A TREAT Cookies & Biscuits Ugly Sweater Sugar Coo... Create A Treat, Ugly Sweater Sugar Cookies Kit Ugly Sweater Sugar Cookies Kit CREATE A TREAT Cookies & Biscuits Ugly Sweater Sugar Cookies Kit Create A Treat, Ugly Sweater Sugar Cookies Kit Ugly Sweater Sugar Cookies Kit	37.0g	50.38	160	26.0g	13.0g	0.0g	5.0g	2.0g
Ugly Sweater Sugar Cookies Kit Brand: CREATE A TREAT Category: COOKIES & BISCUITS Serving: 37.0g BSI 50.38 Carbs 26.0g Sugar 13.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 5.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	CREATE A TREAT Cookies & Biscuits Skeleton Family Cookie... Create A Treat, Skeleton Family Cookie Kit, Chocolate Skeleton Family Cookie Kit, Chocolate CREATE A TREAT Cookies & Biscuits Skeleton Family Cookie Kit, Chocolate Create A Treat, Skeleton Family Cookie Kit, Chocolate Skeleton Family Cookie Kit, Chocolate	32.0g	44.96	130	23.0g	14.0g	0.0g	3.5g	1.0g
Skeleton Family Cookie Kit, Chocolate Brand: CREATE A TREAT Category: COOKIES & BISCUITS Serving: 32.0g BSI 44.96 Carbs 23.0g Sugar 14.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 3.5g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	KINGSTON MARKETING CO Soda Grape Flavored Soda Grape Flavored Soda Grape Flavored Soda KINGSTON MARKETING CO Soda Grape Flavored Soda Grape Flavored Soda Grape Flavored Soda	355.0ml	46.01	89	23.0g	23.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Grape Flavored Soda Brand: KINGSTON MARKETING CO Category: SODA Serving: 355.0ml BSI 46.01 Carbs 23.0g Sugar 23.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	RITE AID CORPORATION Soda Big Win, Lemonade Big Win, Lemonade Big Win, Lemonade RITE AID CORPORATION Soda Big Win, Lemonade Big Win, Lemonade Big Win, Lemonade	240.0ml	54.0	110	27.0g	26.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Big Win, Lemonade Brand: RITE AID CORPORATION Category: SODA Serving: 240.0ml BSI 54.0 Carbs 27.0g Sugar 26.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	RITE AID CORPORATION Soda Big Win, Real Strawber... Big Win, Real Strawberry Lemonade Big Win, Real Strawberry Lemonade RITE AID CORPORATION Soda Big Win, Real Strawberry Lemonade Big Win, Real Strawberry Lemonade Big Win, Real Strawberry Lemonade	240.0ml	54.0	110	27.0g	26.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Big Win, Real Strawberry Lemonade Brand: RITE AID CORPORATION Category: SODA Serving: 240.0ml BSI 54.0 Carbs 27.0g Sugar 26.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	STARBUCKS Other Drinks Frappuccino, Chilled C... Starbucks, Frappuccino, Chilled Coffee Drink, Mocha Frappuccino, Chilled Coffee Drink, Mocha STARBUCKS Other Drinks Frappuccino, Chilled Coffee Drink, Mocha Starbucks, Frappuccino, Chilled Coffee Drink, Mocha Frappuccino, Chilled Coffee Drink, Mocha	285.0ml	65.62	180	33.0g	31.0g	0.0g	3.0g	6.0g
Frappuccino, Chilled Coffee Drink, Mocha Brand: STARBUCKS Category: OTHER DRINKS Serving: 285.0ml BSI 65.62 Carbs 33.0g Sugar 31.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 3.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	TWO-BITE Cookies & Biscuits Lemon Coconut Macaroon... Lemon Coconut Macaroons With Yogurt Drizzle Lemon Coconut Macaroons With Yogurt Drizzle TWO-BITE Cookies & Biscuits Lemon Coconut Macaroons With Yogurt D... Lemon Coconut Macaroons With Yogurt Drizzle Lemon Coconut Macaroons With Yogurt Drizzle	30.0g	24.9	120	15.0g	12.0g	2.0g	7.0g	1.0g
Lemon Coconut Macaroons With Yogurt Drizzle Brand: TWO-BITE Category: COOKIES & BISCUITS Serving: 30.0g BSI 24.9 Carbs 15.0g Sugar 12.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 7.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	TWO-BITE Cookies & Biscuits Almond Macaroons With ... Almond Macaroons With Chocolatey Drizzle Almond Macaroons With Chocolatey Drizzle TWO-BITE Cookies & Biscuits Almond Macaroons With Chocolatey Drizzle Almond Macaroons With Chocolatey Drizzle Almond Macaroons With Chocolatey Drizzle	24.0g	20.84	110	12.0g	9.0g	1.0g	7.0g	1.0g
Almond Macaroons With Chocolatey Drizzle Brand: TWO-BITE Category: COOKIES & BISCUITS Serving: 24.0g BSI 20.84 Carbs 12.0g Sugar 9.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 7.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	BON APPE Cookies & Biscuits Nutella, Swirl Cookies Bon Appe, Nutella, Swirl Cookies Nutella, Swirl Cookies BON APPE Cookies & Biscuits Nutella, Swirl Cookies Bon Appe, Nutella, Swirl Cookies Nutella, Swirl Cookies	28.0g	32.41	130	18.0g	12.0g	1.0g	6.0g	2.0g
Nutella, Swirl Cookies Brand: BON APPE Category: COOKIES & BISCUITS Serving: 28.0g BSI 32.41 Carbs 18.0g Sugar 12.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 6.0g 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

Crunchy Curls, Corn Snack

Cheese Sticks

Chewy Fruities Candy

Bubble Gum

Assorted Toffees

Diet Iced Tea

Harris Teeter, Raspberry Lemon Ade, Raspberry

Snowflake Pretzels

Mini Sugar Cookies

Gingerbread Add On Cookie Kit

Gingerbread Train Cookie Kit

Ugly Sweater Sugar Cookies Kit

Skeleton Family Cookie Kit, Chocolate

Grape Flavored Soda

Big Win, Lemonade

Big Win, Real Strawberry Lemonade

Frappuccino, Chilled Coffee Drink, Mocha

Lemon Coconut Macaroons With Yogurt Drizzle

Almond Macaroons With Chocolatey Drizzle

Nutella, Swirl Cookies