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	Side Sliced Hot Dog Side Sliced Hot Dog SUPERVALU, INC. Breads & Buns Side Sliced Hot Dog Side Sliced Hot Dog SUPERVALU, INC. Breads & Buns	43.0g	35.04	120	19.0g	1.0g	2.5g	4.0g	2.0g	24
Side Sliced Hot Dog Brand: SHAW'S Category: BREADS & BUNS Serving: 43.0g BSI 35.04 Carbs 19.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 2.5g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Margherita Pizza Margherita Pizza HY-VEE, INC. Pizza Margherita Pizza Margherita Pizza HY-VEE, INC. Pizza	140.0g	65.71	309	36.0g	2.0g	11.0g	16.0g	3.0g	30
Margherita Pizza Brand: HY-VEE, INC. Category: PIZZA Serving: 140.0g BSI 65.71 Carbs 36.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 11.0g Protein 16.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Split Top White Sub Rolls Split Top White Sub Rolls FAREWAY Breads & Buns Split Top White Sub Rolls Split Top White Sub Rolls FAREWAY Breads & Buns	88.0g	74.07	220	40.0g	2.0g	2.5g	9.0g	2.0g	19
Split Top White Sub Rolls Brand: FAREWAY Category: BREADS & BUNS Serving: 88.0g BSI 74.07 Carbs 40.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 2.5g Protein 9.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Lay's, Potato Chips, B... Lay's, Potato Chips, Barbecue, Barbecue FRITO-LAY COMPANY Chips, Pretzels & Snacks Lay's, Potato Chips, Barbecue, Barbecue Lay's, Potato Chips, Barbecue, Barbecue FRITO-LAY COMPANY Chips, Pretzels & Snacks	28.3g	28.16	150	16.0g	1.0g	9.0g	2.0g	2.0g	21
Lay's, Potato Chips, Barbecue, Barbecue Brand: LAY'S Category: CHIPS, PRETZELS & SNACKS Serving: 28.3g BSI 28.16 Carbs 16.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 9.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	One Bun Wheat, Thin Sa... One Bun Wheat, Thin Sandwich Buns OZERY BAKERY Breads & Buns One Bun Wheat, Thin Sandwich Buns One Bun Wheat, Thin Sandwich Buns OZERY BAKERY Breads & Buns	60.0g	56.69	160	32.0g	3.0g	1.0g	6.0g	2.0g	16
One Bun Wheat, Thin Sandwich Buns Brand: OZERY BAKERY Category: BREADS & BUNS Serving: 60.0g BSI 56.69 Carbs 32.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Annie's Homegrown Orga... Annie's Homegrown Organic Tomato & Bunny Pasta Soup GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Prepared Soups Annie's Homegrown Organic Tomato & Bu... Annie's Homegrown Organic Tomato & Bunny Pasta Soup GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Prepared Soups	251.0g	43.7	161	24.0g	2.0g	5.0g	4.0g	11.0g	13
Annie's Homegrown Organic Tomato & Bunny Pasta Soup Brand: ANNIES HOMEGROWN ORGANIC Category: PREPARED SOUPS Serving: 251.0g BSI 43.7 Carbs 24.0g Sugar 11.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 5.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Creamy Peanut Butter S... Spartan, Creamy Peanut Butter Spread With Honey SPARTAN Nut & Seed Butters Creamy Peanut Butter Spread With Honey Spartan, Creamy Peanut Butter Spread With Honey SPARTAN Nut & Seed Butters	32.0g	18.15	170	12.0g	2.0g	12.0g	6.0g	8.0g	8
Creamy Peanut Butter Spread With Honey Brand: SPARTAN Category: NUT & SEED BUTTERS Serving: 32.0g BSI 18.15 Carbs 12.0g Sugar 8.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 12.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Maple Turkey Sandwich,... Maple Turkey Sandwich, Maple Turkey RENAISSANCE FOOD GROUP, LLC Prepared Subs & Sandwiches Maple Turkey Sandwich, Maple Turkey Maple Turkey Sandwich, Maple Turkey RENAISSANCE FOOD GROUP, LLC Prepared Subs & Sandwiches	233.0g	67.28	440	41.0g	6.1g	17.0g	31.0g	6.0g	40
Maple Turkey Sandwich, Maple Turkey Brand: RENAISSANCE FOOD GROUP, LLC Category: PREPARED SUBS & SANDWICHES Serving: 233.0g BSI 67.28 Carbs 41.0g Sugar 6.0g Fiber 6.1g Fat 17.0g Protein 31.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Toasters Toasters HOT DANG Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries Toasters Toasters HOT DANG Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries	85.0g	60.43	220	36.0g	5.0g	6.0g	6.0g	6.0g	14
Toasters Brand: HOT DANG Category: CROISSANTS, SWEET ROLLS, MUFFINS & OTHER PASTRIES Serving: 85.0g BSI 60.43 Carbs 36.0g Sugar 6.0g Fiber 5.0g Fat 6.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Cranberry Cluster Crun... Cranberry Cluster Crunch Multigrain Flakes With Cranberry, Granola & Almond Cereal, Cranberry Cluster Crunch MILLVILLE Cereal Cranberry Cluster Crunch Multigrain F... Cranberry Cluster Crunch Multigrain Flakes With Cranberry, Granola & Almond Cereal, Cranberry Cluster Crunch MILLVILLE Cereal	60.0g	85.73	230	48.0g	4.0g	3.5g	5.0g	16.0g	29
Cranberry Cluster Crunch Multigrain Flakes With Cranberry, Granola & Almond Cereal, Cranberry Cluster Crunch Brand: MILLVILLE Category: CEREAL Serving: 60.0g BSI 85.73 Carbs 48.0g Sugar 16.0g Fiber 4.0g Fat 3.5g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Belgian Dark Chocolate... Belgian Dark Chocolate, Toffee & Sea Salt AHOLD USA, INC. Chocolate Belgian Dark Chocolate, Toffee & Sea ... Belgian Dark Chocolate, Toffee & Sea Salt AHOLD USA, INC. Chocolate	38.0g	37.68	210	23.0g	3.0g	12.0g	2.0g	17.0g	12
Belgian Dark Chocolate, Toffee & Sea Salt Brand: AHOLD Category: CHOCOLATE Serving: 38.0g BSI 37.68 Carbs 23.0g Sugar 17.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 12.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Crispy Almond Belgian ... Crispy Almond Belgian Milk Chocolate AHOLD USA, INC. Chocolate Crispy Almond Belgian Milk Chocolate Crispy Almond Belgian Milk Chocolate AHOLD USA, INC. Chocolate	38.0g	39.2	210	22.0g	1.0g	13.0g	3.0g	19.0g	7
Crispy Almond Belgian Milk Chocolate Brand: AHOLD Category: CHOCOLATE Serving: 38.0g BSI 39.2 Carbs 22.0g Sugar 19.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 13.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Vegetarian Chili, Vege... Vegetarian Chili, Vegetarian TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Other Soups Vegetarian Chili, Vegetarian Vegetarian Chili, Vegetarian TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Other Soups	245.0g	43.46	159	29.0g	7.1g	1.0g	9.0g	3.0g	21
Vegetarian Chili, Vegetarian Brand: FULL CIRCLE MARKET Category: OTHER SOUPS Serving: 245.0g BSI 43.46 Carbs 29.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 7.1g Fat 1.0g Protein 9.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Herb & Garlic Croutons Paneriso, Herb & Garlic Croutons PANERISO Breads & Buns Herb & Garlic Croutons Paneriso, Herb & Garlic Croutons PANERISO Breads & Buns	20.0g	27.3	70	15.0g	1.0g	2.0g	1.0g	1.0g	12
Herb & Garlic Croutons Brand: PANERISO Category: BREADS & BUNS Serving: 20.0g BSI 27.3 Carbs 15.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 2.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Portabella Breaded Cut... Portabella Breaded Cutlets, Portabella WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Other Deli Portabella Breaded Cutlets, Portabella Portabella Breaded Cutlets, Portabella WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Other Deli	142.0g	53.05	200	28.0g	1.0g	9.0g	6.0g	3.0g	24
Portabella Breaded Cutlets, Portabella Brand: WEGMANS Category: OTHER DELI Serving: 142.0g BSI 53.05 Carbs 28.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 9.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Cookies, Cinnamon Pecan Cookies, Cinnamon Pecan TFI HOLDINGS, LLC Cookies & Biscuits Cookies, Cinnamon Pecan Cookies, Cinnamon Pecan TFI HOLDINGS, LLC Cookies & Biscuits	38.0g	38.18	180	21.0g	1.0g	9.0g	2.0g	13.0g	22
Cookies, Cinnamon Pecan Brand: GREY GHOST BAKERY Category: COOKIES & BISCUITS Serving: 38.0g BSI 38.18 Carbs 21.0g Sugar 13.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 9.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Mexican Street Corn To... Mexican Street Corn Tortilla Chips, Mexican Street Corn SNYDER'S-LANCE, INC. Chips, Pretzels & Snacks Mexican Street Corn Tortilla Chips, M... Mexican Street Corn Tortilla Chips, Mexican Street Corn SNYDER'S-LANCE, INC. Chips, Pretzels & Snacks	28.0g	30.37	140	18.0g	2.0g	7.0g	2.0g	1.0g	24
Mexican Street Corn Tortilla Chips, Mexican Street Corn Brand: LATE JULY SNACKS Category: CHIPS, PRETZELS & SNACKS Serving: 28.0g BSI 30.37 Carbs 18.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 7.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Pizzeria Style Super P... Pizzeria Style Super Pizza Italian Sausage, Uncured Pepperoni, Black Olives, Onions And Green Peppers, Pizzeria Style PALERMO VILLA INC. Pizza Pizzeria Style Super Pizza Italian Sa... Pizzeria Style Super Pizza Italian Sausage, Uncured Pepperoni, Black Olives, Onions And Green Peppers, Pizzeria Style PALERMO VILLA INC. Pizza	135.0g	53.75	329	30.0g	2.0g	18.0g	13.0g	3.0g	68
Pizzeria Style Super Pizza Italian Sausage, Uncured Pepperoni, Black Olives, Onions And Green Peppers, Pizzeria Style Brand: CONNIE'S Category: PIZZA Serving: 135.0g BSI 53.75 Carbs 30.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 18.0g Protein 13.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Milk Chocolate Green & Black's, Milk Chocolate GREEN & BLACK'S Chocolate Milk Chocolate Green & Black's, Milk Chocolate GREEN & BLACK'S Chocolate	35.0g	35.53	190	20.0g	1.0g	11.0g	3.0g	17.0g	6
Milk Chocolate Brand: GREEN & BLACK'S Category: CHOCOLATE Serving: 35.0g BSI 35.53 Carbs 20.0g Sugar 17.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 11.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Peanut Sweet & Salty N... Peanut Sweet & Salty Nut Granola Bars, Peanut ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Peanut Sweet & Salty Nut Granola Bars... Peanut Sweet & Salty Nut Granola Bars, Peanut ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Snack, Energy & Granola Bars	35.0g	33.95	170	20.0g	2.0g	8.0g	4.0g	7.0g	25
Peanut Sweet & Salty Nut Granola Bars, Peanut Brand: BEST CHOICE Category: SNACK, ENERGY & GRANOLA BARS Serving: 35.0g BSI 33.95 Carbs 20.0g Sugar 7.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 8.0g 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

Side Sliced Hot Dog

Margherita Pizza

Split Top White Sub Rolls

Lay's, Potato Chips, Barbecue, Barbecue

One Bun Wheat, Thin Sandwich Buns

Annie's Homegrown Organic Tomato & Bunny Pasta Soup

Creamy Peanut Butter Spread With Honey

Maple Turkey Sandwich, Maple Turkey

Toasters

Cranberry Cluster Crunch Multigrain Flakes With Cranberry, Granola & Almond Cereal, Cranberry Cluster Crunch

Belgian Dark Chocolate, Toffee & Sea Salt

Crispy Almond Belgian Milk Chocolate

Vegetarian Chili, Vegetarian

Herb & Garlic Croutons

Portabella Breaded Cutlets, Portabella

Cookies, Cinnamon Pecan

Mexican Street Corn Tortilla Chips, Mexican Street Corn

Pizzeria Style Super Pizza Italian Sausage, Uncured Pepperoni, Black Olives, Onions And Green Peppers, Pizzeria Style

Milk Chocolate

Peanut Sweet & Salty Nut Granola Bars, Peanut