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	Pandoro Pandoro ZAGHIS S.R.L. Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Pandoro Pandoro ZAGHIS S.R.L. Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes	56.0g	49.19	240	27.0g	1.0g	12.0g	6.0g	12.0g	18
Pandoro Brand: ZAGHIS S.R.L. Category: CAKES, CUPCAKES, SNACK CAKES Serving: 56.0g BSI 49.19 Carbs 27.0g Sugar 12.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 12.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Black Beans & Rice Org... Black Beans & Rice Organic Whole Grain Rice & Seasoning Mix, Black Beans & Rice WEHAH FARM INC Flavored Rice Dishes Black Beans & Rice Organic Whole Grai... Black Beans & Rice Organic Whole Grain Rice & Seasoning Mix, Black Beans & Rice WEHAH FARM INC Flavored Rice Dishes	56.0g	75.94	210	44.0g	5.0g	2.0g	6.0g	2.0g	15
Black Beans & Rice Organic Whole Grain Rice & Seasoning Mix, Black Beans & Rice Brand: LUNDBERG FAMILY FARMS Category: FLAVORED RICE DISHES Serving: 56.0g BSI 75.94 Carbs 44.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 5.0g Fat 2.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Hazelnut In Milk Choco... Hazelnut In Milk Chocolate Truffles, Hazelnut In Milk Chocolate ENSTROM CANDIES INC. Chocolate Hazelnut In Milk Chocolate Truffles, ... Hazelnut In Milk Chocolate Truffles, Hazelnut In Milk Chocolate ENSTROM CANDIES INC. Chocolate	27.0g	24.46	140	14.0g	1.0g	8.0g	2.0g	13.0g	18
Hazelnut In Milk Chocolate Truffles, Hazelnut In Milk Chocolate Brand: ENSTROM Category: CHOCOLATE Serving: 27.0g BSI 24.46 Carbs 14.0g Sugar 13.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 8.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Pizzeria Style Italian... Pizzeria Style Italian Sausage, Onions Green Peppers And Mushrooms Special Pizza, Pizzeria Style PALERMO VILLA INC. Pizza Pizzeria Style Italian Sausage, Onion... Pizzeria Style Italian Sausage, Onions Green Peppers And Mushrooms Special Pizza, Pizzeria Style PALERMO VILLA INC. Pizza	132.0g	54.07	300	30.0g	2.0g	15.0g	12.0g	3.0g	53
Pizzeria Style Italian Sausage, Onions Green Peppers And Mushrooms Special Pizza, Pizzeria Style Brand: CONNIE'S Category: PIZZA Serving: 132.0g BSI 54.07 Carbs 30.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 15.0g Protein 12.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Orange Creme Filled Sp... Orange Creme Filled Sponge Cakes With Krimpets, Orange TASTYKAKE Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Orange Creme Filled Sponge Cakes With... Orange Creme Filled Sponge Cakes With Krimpets, Orange TASTYKAKE Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes	67.0g	83.74	270	44.0g	1.0g	9.0g	2.0g	30.0g	48
Orange Creme Filled Sponge Cakes With Krimpets, Orange Brand: TASTYKAKE Category: CAKES, CUPCAKES, SNACK CAKES Serving: 67.0g BSI 83.74 Carbs 44.0g Sugar 30.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 9.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Dark Chocolate Sea Sal... Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels LONG GROVE CONFECTIONERY CO. Chocolate Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels LONG GROVE CONFECTIONERY CO. Chocolate	42.0g	46.21	170	25.0g	1.0g	9.0g	1.0g	18.0g	26
Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels Brand: LONG GROVE CONFECTIONERY CO Category: CHOCOLATE Serving: 42.0g BSI 46.21 Carbs 25.0g Sugar 18.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 9.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Jalapeno Peppers Jalapeno Peppers RICH PRODUCTS CORPORATION Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres Jalapeno Peppers Jalapeno Peppers RICH PRODUCTS CORPORATION Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres	48.0g	21.18	140	12.0g	1.0g	9.0g	2.0g	1.0g	35
Jalapeno Peppers Brand: FARM RICH Category: FROZEN APPETIZERS & HORS D'OEUVRES Serving: 48.0g BSI 21.18 Carbs 12.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 9.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Cookie Layer Crunch Ba... Cookie Layer Crunch Bar, Triple Chocolate THE HERSHEY COMPANY Chocolate Cookie Layer Crunch Bar, Triple Choco... Cookie Layer Crunch Bar, Triple Chocolate THE HERSHEY COMPANY Chocolate	40.0g	41.36	200	23.0g	1.0g	12.0g	3.0g	19.0g	1
Cookie Layer Crunch Bar, Triple Chocolate Brand: HERSHEY'S Category: CHOCOLATE Serving: 40.0g BSI 41.36 Carbs 23.0g Sugar 19.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 12.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Flamin' Hot Thin Crisp... Flamin' Hot Thin Crisps, Flamin' Hot FRITO-LAY COMPANY Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Flamin' Hot Thin Crisps, Flamin' Hot Flamin' Hot Thin Crisps, Flamin' Hot FRITO-LAY COMPANY Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks	28.0g	40.93	120	22.0g	1.0g	2.0g	2.0g	1.0g	37
Flamin' Hot Thin Crisps, Flamin' Hot Brand: ROLD GOLD PRETZELS Category: POPCORN, PEANUTS, SEEDS & RELATED SNACKS Serving: 28.0g BSI 40.93 Carbs 22.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 2.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Almond Butter Maple Gr... Almond Butter Maple Granola, Almond Butter Maple GLENCOURT INC. Cereal Almond Butter Maple Granola, Almond B... Almond Butter Maple Granola, Almond Butter Maple GLENCOURT INC. Cereal	58.0g	64.77	260	38.0g	4.0g	9.0g	7.0g	10.0g	13
Almond Butter Maple Granola, Almond Butter Maple Brand: OPEN NATURE Category: CEREAL Serving: 58.0g BSI 64.77 Carbs 38.0g Sugar 10.0g Fiber 4.0g Fat 9.0g Protein 7.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Stuffed Sandwich Stuffed Sandwich TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres Stuffed Sandwich Stuffed Sandwich TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres	127.0g	73.29	340	40.0g	2.0g	15.0g	11.0g	3.0g	75
Stuffed Sandwich Brand: @EASE Category: FROZEN APPETIZERS & HORS D'OEUVRES Serving: 127.0g BSI 73.29 Carbs 40.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 15.0g Protein 11.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Spreads Spreads REESE'S Nut & Seed Butters Spreads Spreads REESE'S Nut & Seed Butters	37.0g	37.41	190	21.0g	1.0g	12.0g	3.0g	19.0g	2
Spreads Brand: REESE'S Category: NUT & SEED BUTTERS Serving: 37.0g BSI 37.41 Carbs 21.0g Sugar 19.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 12.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Prawn Dumplings Prawn Dumplings TAI FOONG USA, INC. Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres Prawn Dumplings Prawn Dumplings TAI FOONG USA, INC. Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres	228.0g	100.0	369	60.0g	4.1g	9.0g	12.0g	16.0g	36
Prawn Dumplings Brand: TAI FOONG USA, INC. Category: FROZEN APPETIZERS & HORS D'OEUVRES Serving: 228.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 60.0g Sugar 16.0g Fiber 4.1g Fat 9.0g Protein 12.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Hokus Pokus Sweetened ... Hokus Pokus Sweetened Toasted Oat Cereal With Marshmallows, Hokus Pokus TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Cereal Hokus Pokus Sweetened Toasted Oat Cer... Hokus Pokus Sweetened Toasted Oat Cereal With Marshmallows, Hokus Pokus TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Cereal	36.0g	53.15	140	29.0g	2.0g	1.0g	2.0g	13.0g	35
Hokus Pokus Sweetened Toasted Oat Cereal With Marshmallows, Hokus Pokus Brand: FOOD CLUB Category: CEREAL Serving: 36.0g BSI 53.15 Carbs 29.0g Sugar 13.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Bars Bars STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY Candy Bars Bars STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY Candy	71.0g	82.44	330	44.0g	1.0g	17.0g	2.0g	31.0g	35
Bars Brand: S'MORES Category: CANDY Serving: 71.0g BSI 82.44 Carbs 44.0g Sugar 31.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 17.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Milk Chocolate Miniatu... Milk Chocolate Miniatures Peanut Butter Cups REESE'S Candy Milk Chocolate Miniatures Peanut Butt... Milk Chocolate Miniatures Peanut Butter Cups REESE'S Candy	26.0g	26.24	130	15.0g	1.0g	7.0g	3.0g	14.0g	2
Milk Chocolate Miniatures Peanut Butter Cups Brand: REESE'S Category: CANDY Serving: 26.0g BSI 26.24 Carbs 15.0g Sugar 14.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 7.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Peanut Butter Candy Pi... Peanut Butter Candy Pieces In A Crunchy Shell REESE'S Candy Peanut Butter Candy Pieces In A Crunc... Peanut Butter Candy Pieces In A Crunchy Shell REESE'S Candy	40.0g	45.42	200	25.0g	1.0g	9.0g	4.0g	21.0g	2
Peanut Butter Candy Pieces In A Crunchy Shell Brand: REESE'S Category: CANDY Serving: 40.0g BSI 45.42 Carbs 25.0g Sugar 21.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 9.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Taro Chips, Original Taro Chips, Original JANS ENTERPRISES CORP. Chips, Pretzels & Snacks Taro Chips, Original Taro Chips, Original JANS ENTERPRISES CORP. Chips, Pretzels & Snacks	28.0g	30.33	150	17.0g	1.0g	9.0g	0.5g	3.0g	5
Taro Chips, Original Brand: JANS Category: CHIPS, PRETZELS & SNACKS Serving: 28.0g BSI 30.33 Carbs 17.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 9.0g Protein 0.5g
Save to Collection Amazon	Edelmarzipan Brot Dar... Edelmarzipan Brot Dark Chocolate, Edelmarzipan WINTERNACHT Candy Edelmarzipan Brot Dark Chocolate, Ed... Edelmarzipan Brot Dark Chocolate, Edelmarzipan WINTERNACHT Candy	32.0g	32.12	150	19.0g	2.0g	8.0g	3.0g	17.0g	7
Edelmarzipan Brot Dark Chocolate, Edelmarzipan Brand: WINTERNACHT Category: CANDY Serving: 32.0g BSI 32.12 Carbs 19.0g Sugar 17.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 8.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Nabisco Oreo Cookies S... Nabisco Oreo Cookies Single Serve Mini 1 X1.5 Oz MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL Biscuits/Cookies Nabisco Oreo Cookies Single Serve Min... Nabisco Oreo Cookies Single Serve Mini 1 X1.5 Oz MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL Biscuits/Cookies	42.0g	55.78	200	30.0g	1.0g	8.0g	2.0g	17.0g	16
Nabisco Oreo Cookies Single Serve Mini 1 X1.5 Oz Brand: NABISCO OREO Category: BISCUITS/COOKIES Serving: 42.0g BSI 55.78 Carbs 30.0g Sugar 17.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 8.0g 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

Pandoro

Black Beans & Rice Organic Whole Grain Rice & Seasoning Mix, Black Beans & Rice

Hazelnut In Milk Chocolate Truffles, Hazelnut In Milk Chocolate

Pizzeria Style Italian Sausage, Onions Green Peppers And Mushrooms Special Pizza, Pizzeria Style

Orange Creme Filled Sponge Cakes With Krimpets, Orange

Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels

Jalapeno Peppers

Cookie Layer Crunch Bar, Triple Chocolate

Flamin' Hot Thin Crisps, Flamin' Hot

Almond Butter Maple Granola, Almond Butter Maple

Stuffed Sandwich

Spreads

Prawn Dumplings

Hokus Pokus Sweetened Toasted Oat Cereal With Marshmallows, Hokus Pokus

Bars

Milk Chocolate Miniatures Peanut Butter Cups

Peanut Butter Candy Pieces In A Crunchy Shell

Taro Chips, Original

Edelmarzipan Brot Dark Chocolate, Edelmarzipan

Nabisco Oreo Cookies Single Serve Mini 1 X1.5 Oz