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	Ingredients	Carbs	Fiber	Fat	Protein	Sugars	Calories
Save to Collection Amazon	Cajun Mix Flave! Flave!, Cajun Mix BSI: 26.18 - Moderate Impact Ingredients: 35 Other Snacks Branded Cajun Mix Flave! Flave!, Cajun Mix BSI: 26.18 - Moderate Impact Ingredients: 35 Other Snacks Branded	28.0g	26.18	35	15.0g	1.0g	8.0g	3.0g	2.0g	150
Cajun Mix Brand: Flave! Category: Other Snacks Serving: 28.0g BSI 26.18 Carbs 15.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 8.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Small Indulgences Dark... Dufflet Dufflet, Small Indulgences ... BSI: 26.1 - Moderate Impact Ingredients: 13 Chocolate Branded Small Indulgences Dark Chocolate Clus... Dufflet Dufflet, Small Indulgences ... BSI: 26.1 - Moderate Impact Ingredients: 13 Chocolate Branded	35.0g	26.1	13	17.0g	3.0g	13.0g	2.0g	12.0g	190
Small Indulgences Dark Chocolate Clusterific Brand: Dufflet Category: Chocolate Serving: 35.0g BSI 26.1 Carbs 17.0g Sugar 12.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 13.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Baguette Crisps, Garli... Sabine's Collections Baguette Crisps, Garlic, Ch... BSI: 34.19 - High Impact Ingredients: 25 Crackers & Biscotti Branded Baguette Crisps, Garlic, Chives & Par... Sabine's Collections Baguette Crisps, Garlic, Ch... BSI: 34.19 - High Impact Ingredients: 25 Crackers & Biscotti Branded	28.0g	34.19	25	19.0g	1.0g	4.0g	4.0g	1.0g	130
Baguette Crisps, Garlic, Chives & Parsley Brand: Sabine's Collections Category: Crackers & Biscotti Serving: 28.0g BSI 34.19 Carbs 19.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 4.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Apple Cinnamon & Oat Bars Mason St Bakehouse Apple Cinnamon & Oat Bars BSI: 31.0 - High Impact Ingredients: 26 Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Branded Apple Cinnamon & Oat Bars Mason St Bakehouse Apple Cinnamon & Oat Bars BSI: 31.0 - High Impact Ingredients: 26 Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Branded	32.0g	31.0	26	20.0g	4.0g	4.0g	2.0g	5.0g	120
Apple Cinnamon & Oat Bars Brand: Mason St Bakehouse Category: Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Serving: 32.0g BSI 31.0 Carbs 20.0g Sugar 5.0g Fiber 4.0g Fat 4.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	K&G, Kettle Cooked Pot... Krause Gentle Corporation K&G, Kettle Cooked Potato C... BSI: 60.54 - High Impact Ingredients: 21 Chips, Pretzels & Snacks Branded K&G, Kettle Cooked Potato Chips, Salt... Krause Gentle Corporation K&G, Kettle Cooked Potato C... BSI: 60.54 - High Impact Ingredients: 21 Chips, Pretzels & Snacks Branded	56.0g	60.54	21	34.0g	2.0g	16.0g	3.0g	4.0g	290
K&G, Kettle Cooked Potato Chips, Salt & Pepper Brand: Krause Gentle Corporation Category: Chips, Pretzels & Snacks Serving: 56.0g BSI 60.54 Carbs 34.0g Sugar 4.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 16.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Chocolate Cloud Cookie... New York's Original Chocolate Cloud Cookies Wit... BSI: 24.78 - Moderate Impact Ingredients: 19 Cookies & Biscuits Branded Chocolate Cloud Cookies With Marshmal... New York's Original Chocolate Cloud Cookies Wit... BSI: 24.78 - Moderate Impact Ingredients: 19 Cookies & Biscuits Branded	28.0g	24.78	19	14.0g	1.0g	6.0g	2.0g	8.0g	120
Chocolate Cloud Cookies With Marshmallow Cream Brand: New York's Original Category: Cookies & Biscuits Serving: 28.0g BSI 24.78 Carbs 14.0g Sugar 8.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 6.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Spicy Tortilla Soup Mix Market Classics Market Classics, Spicy Tort... BSI: 39.43 - High Impact Ingredients: 35 Other Soups Branded Spicy Tortilla Soup Mix Market Classics Market Classics, Spicy Tort... BSI: 39.43 - High Impact Ingredients: 35 Other Soups Branded	34.0g	39.43	35	22.0g	2.0g	0.5g	2.0g	9.0g	90
Spicy Tortilla Soup Mix Brand: Market Classics Category: Other Soups Serving: 34.0g BSI 39.43 Carbs 22.0g Sugar 9.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 0.5g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Pedigree, Garden Veggi... The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. Pedigree, Garden Veggie Str... BSI: 26.73 - Moderate Impact Ingredients: 12 Chips, Pretzels & Snacks Branded Pedigree, Garden Veggie Straws, Veget... The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. Pedigree, Garden Veggie Str... BSI: 26.73 - Moderate Impact Ingredients: 12 Chips, Pretzels & Snacks Branded	28.0g	26.73	12	15.0g	1.0g	7.0g	1.0g	1.0g	130
Pedigree, Garden Veggie Straws, Vegetable And Potato Snack, Sea Salt Brand: The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. Category: Chips, Pretzels & Snacks Serving: 28.0g BSI 26.73 Carbs 15.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 7.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Bars Mason St. Bakehouse Bars BSI: 30.93 - High Impact Ingredients: 32 Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Branded Bars Mason St. Bakehouse Bars BSI: 30.93 - High Impact Ingredients: 32 Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Branded	32.0g	30.93	32	20.0g	4.0g	4.5g	2.0g	7.0g	120
Bars Brand: Mason St. Bakehouse Category: Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Serving: 32.0g BSI 30.93 Carbs 20.0g Sugar 7.0g Fiber 4.0g Fat 4.5g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Super Fruit & Seed Sof... Kimberley's Bakeshoppe Super Fruit & Seed Soft & C... BSI: 28.62 - Moderate Impact Ingredients: 26 Wholesome Snacks Branded Super Fruit & Seed Soft & Chewy Bars Kimberley's Bakeshoppe Super Fruit & Seed Soft & C... BSI: 28.62 - Moderate Impact Ingredients: 26 Wholesome Snacks Branded	32.0g	28.62	26	17.0g	2.0g	6.0g	3.0g	10.0g	130
Super Fruit & Seed Soft & Chewy Bars Brand: Kimberley's Bakeshoppe Category: Wholesome Snacks Serving: 32.0g BSI 28.62 Carbs 17.0g Sugar 10.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 6.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Hearty Eleven Bean Sou... Market Classics Market Classics, Hearty Ele... BSI: 30.68 - High Impact Ingredients: 28 Other Soups Branded Hearty Eleven Bean Soup Mix Market Classics Market Classics, Hearty Ele... BSI: 30.68 - High Impact Ingredients: 28 Other Soups Branded	35.0g	30.68	28	22.0g	6.0g	0.5g	7.0g	3.0g	110
Hearty Eleven Bean Soup Mix Brand: Market Classics Category: Other Soups Serving: 35.0g BSI 30.68 Carbs 22.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 6.0g Fat 0.5g Protein 7.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Dark Chocolate Rice Cake Dc Element Dark Chocolate Rice Cake BSI: 20.12 - Moderate Impact Ingredients: 9 Other Snacks Branded Dark Chocolate Rice Cake Dc Element Dark Chocolate Rice Cake BSI: 20.12 - Moderate Impact Ingredients: 9 Other Snacks Branded	17.0g	20.12	9	11.0g	0.5g	3.5g	1.0g	5.0g	80
Dark Chocolate Rice Cake Brand: Dc Element Category: Other Snacks Serving: 17.0g BSI 20.12 Carbs 11.0g Sugar 5.0g Fiber 0.5g Fat 3.5g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Kettle Chips, Maple Bacon Neal Brothers Foods Neal Brothers Foods, Kettle... BSI: 32.23 - High Impact Ingredients: 9 Chips, Pretzels & Snacks Branded Kettle Chips, Maple Bacon Neal Brothers Foods Neal Brothers Foods, Kettle... BSI: 32.23 - High Impact Ingredients: 9 Chips, Pretzels & Snacks Branded	28.0g	32.23	9	18.0g	1.0g	7.0g	2.0g	2.0g	140
Kettle Chips, Maple Bacon Brand: Neal Brothers Foods Category: Chips, Pretzels & Snacks Serving: 28.0g BSI 32.23 Carbs 18.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 7.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Organics Chocolate Pud... European Gourmet Bakery European Gourmet Bakery, Or... BSI: 37.56 - High Impact Ingredients: 8 Puddings & Custards Branded Organics Chocolate Pudding European Gourmet Bakery European Gourmet Bakery, Or... BSI: 37.56 - High Impact Ingredients: 8 Puddings & Custards Branded	98.0g	37.56	8	20.0g	1.0g	3.0g	4.0g	13.0g	120
Organics Chocolate Pudding Brand: European Gourmet Bakery Category: Puddings & Custards Serving: 98.0g BSI 37.56 Carbs 20.0g Sugar 13.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 3.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Flave!, Wasabi Peas Liberty Procurement Co. Inc. Flave!, Wasabi Peas BSI: 34.04 - High Impact Ingredients: 8 Chips, Pretzels & Snacks Branded Flave!, Wasabi Peas Liberty Procurement Co. Inc. Flave!, Wasabi Peas BSI: 34.04 - High Impact Ingredients: 8 Chips, Pretzels & Snacks Branded	30.0g	34.04	8	19.0g	1.0g	3.0g	6.0g	2.0g	120
Flave!, Wasabi Peas Brand: Liberty Procurement Co. Inc. Category: Chips, Pretzels & Snacks Serving: 30.0g BSI 34.04 Carbs 19.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 3.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Milk Chocolate Truffles Lindt & Sprungli (Usa) Inc. Milk Chocolate Truffles BSI: 27.52 - Moderate Impact Ingredients: 16 Chocolate Branded Milk Chocolate Truffles Lindt & Sprungli (Usa) Inc. Milk Chocolate Truffles BSI: 27.52 - Moderate Impact Ingredients: 16 Chocolate Branded	36.0g	27.52	16	16.0g	1.0g	17.0g	2.0g	14.0g	220
Milk Chocolate Truffles Brand: Lindt & Sprungli (Usa) Inc. Category: Chocolate Serving: 36.0g BSI 27.52 Carbs 16.0g Sugar 14.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 17.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Flave!, Tropical Trail... Liberty Procurement Co. Inc. Flave!, Tropical Trail Mix BSI: 41.42 - High Impact Ingredients: 20 Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Branded Flave!, Tropical Trail Mix Liberty Procurement Co. Inc. Flave!, Tropical Trail Mix BSI: 41.42 - High Impact Ingredients: 20 Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Branded	48.0g	41.42	20	26.0g	4.0g	15.0g	3.0g	16.0g	250
Flave!, Tropical Trail Mix Brand: Liberty Procurement Co. Inc. Category: Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Serving: 48.0g BSI 41.42 Carbs 26.0g Sugar 16.0g Fiber 4.0g Fat 15.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Poppy Buns European Breads Bakery European Breads Bakery, Pop... BSI: 25.2 - Moderate Impact Ingredients: 9 Breads & Buns Branded Poppy Buns European Breads Bakery European Breads Bakery, Pop... BSI: 25.2 - Moderate Impact Ingredients: 9 Breads & Buns Branded	28.0g	25.2	9	14.0g	1.0g	3.0g	2.0g	7.0g	90
Poppy Buns Brand: European Breads Bakery Category: Breads & Buns Serving: 28.0g BSI 25.2 Carbs 14.0g Sugar 7.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 3.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Georgian Baklava European Breads Bakery European Breads Bakery, Geo... BSI: 25.2 - Moderate Impact Ingredients: 7 Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries Branded Georgian Baklava European Breads Bakery European Breads Bakery, Geo... BSI: 25.2 - Moderate Impact Ingredients: 7 Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries Branded	28.0g	25.2	7	14.0g	1.0g	3.0g	2.0g	7.0g	90
Georgian Baklava Brand: European Breads Bakery Category: Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries Serving: 28.0g BSI 25.2 Carbs 14.0g Sugar 7.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 3.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Carrot Cake With Cream... Target Carrot Cake With Cream Chee... BSI: 70.86 - High Impact Ingredients: 45 Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Branded Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting Target Carrot Cake With Cream Chee... BSI: 70.86 - High Impact Ingredients: 45 Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Branded	79.0g	70.86	45	38.0g	1.0g	18.0g	3.0g	26.0g	320
Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting Brand: Target Category: Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Serving: 79.0g BSI 70.86 Carbs 38.0g Sugar 26.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 18.0g Protein 3.0g

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

Cajun Mix

Small Indulgences Dark Chocolate Clusterific

Baguette Crisps, Garlic, Chives & Parsley

Apple Cinnamon & Oat Bars

K&G, Kettle Cooked Potato Chips, Salt & Pepper

Chocolate Cloud Cookies With Marshmallow Cream

Spicy Tortilla Soup Mix

Pedigree, Garden Veggie Straws, Vegetable And Potato Snack, Sea Salt

Bars

Super Fruit & Seed Soft & Chewy Bars

Hearty Eleven Bean Soup Mix

Dark Chocolate Rice Cake

Kettle Chips, Maple Bacon

Organics Chocolate Pudding

Flave!, Wasabi Peas

Milk Chocolate Truffles

Flave!, Tropical Trail Mix

Poppy Buns

Georgian Baklava

Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting