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	Fiber	Fat	Protein	Sugars	Ingredients
Save to Collection Amazon	Steak Chimichurri Quin... Steak Chimichurri Quinoa With Roasted Sweet Potatoes FRESH & EASY Other Deli Steak Chimichurri Quinoa With Roasted... Steak Chimichurri Quinoa With Roasted Sweet Potatoes FRESH & EASY Other Deli	255.0g	80.17	349	46.0g	5.1g	10.0g	18.0g	14.0g	24
Steak Chimichurri Quinoa With Roasted Sweet Potatoes Brand: FRESH & EASY Category: OTHER DELI Serving: 255.0g BSI 80.17 Carbs 46.0g Sugar 14.0g Fiber 5.1g Fat 10.0g Protein 18.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Bacon & Egg Risotto Bacon & Egg Risotto FRESH & EASY Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals Bacon & Egg Risotto Bacon & Egg Risotto FRESH & EASY Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals	255.0g	58.76	421	31.0g	1.0g	25.0g	7.0g	2.0g	30
Bacon & Egg Risotto Brand: FRESH & EASY Category: BREAKFAST SANDWICHES, BISCUITS & MEALS Serving: 255.0g BSI 58.76 Carbs 31.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 25.0g Protein 7.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Assorted Chocolates, A... Assorted Chocolates, Assorted NESTLE SWITZERLAND LTD Chocolate Assorted Chocolates, Assorted Assorted Chocolates, Assorted NESTLE SWITZERLAND LTD Chocolate	40.0g	41.03	220	23.0g	1.0g	14.0g	3.0g	21.0g	12
Assorted Chocolates, Assorted Brand: NESTLE SWITZERLAND LTD Category: CHOCOLATE Serving: 40.0g BSI 41.03 Carbs 23.0g Sugar 21.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 14.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Gourmet Cinnamon Rolls... Gourmet Cinnamon Rolls, Gourmet Cinnamon CINNAROLL BAKERIES LIMITED Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Gourmet Cinnamon Rolls, Gourmet Cinnamon Gourmet Cinnamon Rolls, Gourmet Cinnamon CINNAROLL BAKERIES LIMITED Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes	70.0g	75.38	270	41.0g	2.0g	10.0g	4.0g	21.0g	48
Gourmet Cinnamon Rolls, Gourmet Cinnamon Brand: CINNAROLL BAKERIES LIMITED Category: CAKES, CUPCAKES, SNACK CAKES Serving: 70.0g BSI 75.38 Carbs 41.0g Sugar 21.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 10.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Alabama's Organic Milk Alabama's Organic Milk WORKING COWS DAIRY Milk Alabama's Organic Milk Alabama's Organic Milk WORKING COWS DAIRY Milk	240.0ml	53.67	166	28.0g	1.0g	2.0g	8.0g	26.0g	8
Alabama's Organic Milk Brand: WORKING COWS DAIRY Category: MILK Serving: 240.0ml BSI 53.67 Carbs 28.0g Sugar 26.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 2.0g Protein 8.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Apple Danish Apple Danish NOT A BRANDED ITEM Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Apple Danish Apple Danish NOT A BRANDED ITEM Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes	92.0g	70.11	390	38.0g	1.0g	24.0g	6.0g	8.0g	28
Apple Danish Brand: NOT A BRANDED ITEM Category: CAKES, CUPCAKES, SNACK CAKES Serving: 92.0g BSI 70.11 Carbs 38.0g Sugar 8.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 24.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Chicken Pot Pie Tender... Chicken Pot Pie Tender White Meat Chicken, Chicken MARIE CALLENDER'S Frozen Dinners & Entrees Chicken Pot Pie Tender White Meat Chi... Chicken Pot Pie Tender White Meat Chicken, Chicken MARIE CALLENDER'S Frozen Dinners & Entrees	200.0g	73.68	440	40.0g	2.0g	26.0g	11.0g	2.0g	39
Chicken Pot Pie Tender White Meat Chicken, Chicken Brand: MARIE CALLENDER'S Category: FROZEN DINNERS & ENTREES Serving: 200.0g BSI 73.68 Carbs 40.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 26.0g Protein 11.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Roundy's, Candy Cane A... Roundy's, Candy Cane Almonds FINLAY EXTRACTS & INGREDIENTS USA, INC. Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Roundy's, Candy Cane Almonds Roundy's, Candy Cane Almonds FINLAY EXTRACTS & INGREDIENTS USA, INC. Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks	40.0g	33.25	220	20.0g	2.0g	15.0g	4.0g	17.0g	20
Roundy's, Candy Cane Almonds Brand: ROUNDY'S Category: POPCORN, PEANUTS, SEEDS & RELATED SNACKS Serving: 40.0g BSI 33.25 Carbs 20.0g Sugar 17.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 15.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Organic Baked Beans, V... Organic Baked Beans, Vegetarian FAIRWAY OPERATING CORP. Canned & Bottled Beans Organic Baked Beans, Vegetarian Organic Baked Beans, Vegetarian FAIRWAY OPERATING CORP. Canned & Bottled Beans	130.0g	43.47	140	29.0g	7.0g	0.5g	7.0g	12.0g	20
Organic Baked Beans, Vegetarian Brand: FAIRWAY Category: CANNED & BOTTLED BEANS Serving: 130.0g BSI 43.47 Carbs 29.0g Sugar 12.0g Fiber 7.0g Fat 0.5g Protein 7.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Chocolate Chunks, Salt... Chocolate Chunks, Salted Caramel, Pecans Bethlehem Bar, Chocolate Chunks, Salted Caramel, Pecans WALBAK INTERNATIONAL MARKETING LTD. Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Chocolate Chunks, Salted Caramel, Pec... Chocolate Chunks, Salted Caramel, Pecans Bethlehem Bar, Chocolate Chunks, Salted Caramel, Pecans WALBAK INTERNATIONAL MARKETING LTD. Snack, Energy & Granola Bars	40.0g	41.91	190	23.0g	1.0g	10.0g	2.0g	13.0g	24
Chocolate Chunks, Salted Caramel, Pecans Bethlehem Bar, Chocolate Chunks, Salted Caramel, Pecans Brand: GRANOLA FACTORY Category: SNACK, ENERGY & GRANOLA BARS Serving: 40.0g BSI 41.91 Carbs 23.0g Sugar 13.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 10.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Gingerbread Cookies ""... Gingerbread Cookies ""With Cranberry Flavor"", Cranberry S.A. ,,FRANZELUTA"" Cookies & Biscuits Gingerbread Cookies ""With Cranberry ... Gingerbread Cookies ""With Cranberry Flavor"", Cranberry S.A. ,,FRANZELUTA"" Cookies & Biscuits	40.0g	56.99	151	30.0g	1.0g	2.0g	2.0g	16.0g	8
Gingerbread Cookies ""With Cranberry Flavor"", Cranberry Brand: S.A. ,,FRANZELUTA"" Category: COOKIES & BISCUITS Serving: 40.0g BSI 56.99 Carbs 30.0g Sugar 16.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 2.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Milk Chocolate With Mi... Milk Chocolate With Mini Smarties SMARTIES Chocolate Milk Chocolate With Mini Smarties Milk Chocolate With Mini Smarties SMARTIES Chocolate	100.0g	100.0	530	61.2g	1.6g	28.8g	5.7g	59.4g	22
Milk Chocolate With Mini Smarties Brand: SMARTIES Category: CHOCOLATE Serving: 100.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 61.2g Sugar 59.4g Fiber 1.6g Fat 28.8g Protein 5.7g
Save to Collection Amazon	Super Shred Salad Super Shred Salad FRESH & EASY Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes Super Shred Salad Super Shred Salad FRESH & EASY Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes	99.0g	49.17	190	28.0g	3.0g	9.0g	2.0g	11.0g	28
Super Shred Salad Brand: FRESH & EASY Category: PICKLES, OLIVES, PEPPERS & RELISHES Serving: 99.0g BSI 49.17 Carbs 28.0g Sugar 11.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 9.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Ener G Select, Cinnamo... Ener G Select, Cinnamon Raisin Bread, Cinnamon, Raisin, Cinnamon, Raisin ENER-G FOODS INC Breads & Buns Ener G Select, Cinnamon Raisin Bread,... Ener G Select, Cinnamon Raisin Bread, Cinnamon, Raisin, Cinnamon, Raisin ENER-G FOODS INC Breads & Buns	33.0g	21.56	80	14.0g	3.0g	3.0g	1.0g	6.0g	23
Ener G Select, Cinnamon Raisin Bread, Cinnamon, Raisin, Cinnamon, Raisin Brand: ENER-G Category: BREADS & BUNS Serving: 33.0g BSI 21.56 Carbs 14.0g Sugar 6.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 3.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Frosted Donuts, Frosted Frosted Donuts, Frosted ENTENMANN'S Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Frosted Donuts, Frosted Frosted Donuts, Frosted ENTENMANN'S Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes	61.0g	54.95	300	30.0g	1.0g	19.0g	2.0g	19.0g	45
Frosted Donuts, Frosted Brand: ENTENMANN'S Category: CAKES, CUPCAKES, SNACK CAKES Serving: 61.0g BSI 54.95 Carbs 30.0g Sugar 19.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 19.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Honey Nut Oat Sweetene... Honey Nut Oat Sweetened Toasted Oat Cereal, Honey Nut Oat LIDL Cereal Honey Nut Oat Sweetened Toasted Oat C... Honey Nut Oat Sweetened Toasted Oat Cereal, Honey Nut Oat LIDL Cereal	41.0g	60.62	160	33.0g	2.0g	2.0g	3.0g	12.0g	16
Honey Nut Oat Sweetened Toasted Oat Cereal, Honey Nut Oat Brand: LIDL Category: CEREAL Serving: 41.0g BSI 60.62 Carbs 33.0g Sugar 12.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 2.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Red Rice & Quinoa Tort... Red Rice & Quinoa Tortilla Chips, Cinnamon Sugar WEHAH FARM INC Chips, Pretzels & Snacks Red Rice & Quinoa Tortilla Chips, Cin... Red Rice & Quinoa Tortilla Chips, Cinnamon Sugar WEHAH FARM INC Chips, Pretzels & Snacks	43.0g	53.42	210	30.0g	2.0g	9.0g	3.0g	3.0g	9
Red Rice & Quinoa Tortilla Chips, Cinnamon Sugar Brand: LUNDBERG FAMILY FARMS Category: CHIPS, PRETZELS & SNACKS Serving: 43.0g BSI 53.42 Carbs 30.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 9.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Chunky Bar Chunky Bar KIT KAT Candy Chunky Bar Chunky Bar KIT KAT Candy	100.0g	100.0	516	65.1g	1.7g	25.6g	5.4g	55.0g	19
Chunky Bar Brand: KIT KAT Category: CANDY Serving: 100.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 65.1g Sugar 55.0g Fiber 1.7g Fat 25.6g Protein 5.4g
Save to Collection Amazon	Organic Dark Chocolate... Organic Dark Chocolate Covered Banana Bites KOPALI CHOCOLATE Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Organic Dark Chocolate Covered Banana... Organic Dark Chocolate Covered Banana Bites KOPALI CHOCOLATE Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks	28.0g	36.73	120	21.0g	2.0g	5.0g	1.0g	15.0g	5
Organic Dark Chocolate Covered Banana Bites Brand: KOPALI CHOCOLATE Category: POPCORN, PEANUTS, SEEDS & RELATED SNACKS Serving: 28.0g BSI 36.73 Carbs 21.0g Sugar 15.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 5.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Cereal, Organic Bluebe... Cereal, Organic Blueberry Clusters KASHI INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION Cereal Cereal, Organic Blueberry Clusters Cereal, Organic Blueberry Clusters KASHI INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION Cereal	52.0g	76.21	200	42.0g	3.0g	2.5g	4.0g	11.0g	18
Cereal, Organic Blueberry Clusters Brand: KASHI Category: CEREAL Serving: 52.0g BSI 76.21 Carbs 42.0g Sugar 11.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 2.5g 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

Steak Chimichurri Quinoa With Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Bacon & Egg Risotto

Assorted Chocolates, Assorted

Gourmet Cinnamon Rolls, Gourmet Cinnamon

Alabama's Organic Milk

Apple Danish

Chicken Pot Pie Tender White Meat Chicken, Chicken

Roundy's, Candy Cane Almonds

Organic Baked Beans, Vegetarian

Chocolate Chunks, Salted Caramel, Pecans Bethlehem Bar, Chocolate Chunks, Salted Caramel, Pecans

Gingerbread Cookies ""With Cranberry Flavor"", Cranberry

Milk Chocolate With Mini Smarties

Super Shred Salad

Ener G Select, Cinnamon Raisin Bread, Cinnamon, Raisin, Cinnamon, Raisin

Frosted Donuts, Frosted

Honey Nut Oat Sweetened Toasted Oat Cereal, Honey Nut Oat

Red Rice & Quinoa Tortilla Chips, Cinnamon Sugar

Chunky Bar

Organic Dark Chocolate Covered Banana Bites

Cereal, Organic Blueberry Clusters