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	Chocolate Cupcakes Two Bite Chocolate Cupcakes BSI: 73.17 - High Impact Ingredients: 40 Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Branded Chocolate Cupcakes Two Bite Chocolate Cupcakes BSI: 73.17 - High Impact Ingredients: 40 Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Branded	71.0g	73.17	40	39.0g	1.0g	15.0g	2.0g	33.0g	300
Chocolate Cupcakes Brand: Two Bite Category: Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Serving: 71.0g BSI 73.17 Carbs 39.0g Sugar 33.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 15.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Blackout Cupcakes Two Bite Blackout Cupcakes BSI: 67.39 - High Impact Ingredients: 47 Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Branded Blackout Cupcakes Two Bite Blackout Cupcakes BSI: 67.39 - High Impact Ingredients: 47 Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Branded	70.0g	67.39	47	36.0g	1.0g	15.0g	2.0g	26.0g	290
Blackout Cupcakes Brand: Two Bite Category: Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Serving: 70.0g BSI 67.39 Carbs 36.0g Sugar 26.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 15.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Toaster Pastries Nature's Path Toaster Pastries BSI: 76.11 - High Impact Ingredients: 20 Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries Branded Toaster Pastries Nature's Path Toaster Pastries BSI: 76.11 - High Impact Ingredients: 20 Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries Branded	52.0g	76.11	20	40.0g	1.0g	4.5g	3.0g	18.0g	210
Toaster Pastries Brand: Nature's Path Category: Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries Serving: 52.0g BSI 76.11 Carbs 40.0g Sugar 18.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 4.5g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	One Bun Wheat, Thin Sa... Ozery Bakery One Bun Wheat, Thin Sandwic... BSI: 56.69 - High Impact Ingredients: 16 Breads & Buns Branded One Bun Wheat, Thin Sandwich Buns Ozery Bakery One Bun Wheat, Thin Sandwic... BSI: 56.69 - High Impact Ingredients: 16 Breads & Buns Branded	60.0g	56.69	16	32.0g	3.0g	1.0g	6.0g	2.0g	160
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	Instant Oatmeal, Strae... Spartan Spartan, Instant Oatmeal, S... BSI: 48.72 - High Impact Ingredients: 22 Cereal Branded Instant Oatmeal, Straeberries & Cream Spartan Spartan, Instant Oatmeal, S... BSI: 48.72 - High Impact Ingredients: 22 Cereal Branded	35.0g	48.72	22	27.0g	2.0g	2.0g	3.0g	13.0g	130
Instant Oatmeal, Straeberries & Cream Brand: Spartan Category: Cereal Serving: 35.0g BSI 48.72 Carbs 27.0g Sugar 13.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 2.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Wafers Cubi Nocciola H... Balconi Wafers Cubi Nocciola Hazelnut BSI: 34.1 - High Impact Ingredients: 14 Cookies & Biscuits Branded Wafers Cubi Nocciola Hazelnut Balconi Wafers Cubi Nocciola Hazelnut BSI: 34.1 - High Impact Ingredients: 14 Cookies & Biscuits Branded	30.0g	34.1	14	19.0g	1.0g	8.0g	2.0g	9.0g	160
Wafers Cubi Nocciola Hazelnut Brand: Balconi Category: Cookies & Biscuits Serving: 30.0g BSI 34.1 Carbs 19.0g Sugar 9.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 8.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Frosted Toaster Pastries Nature's Path Frosted Toaster Pastries BSI: 100.0 - High Impact Ingredients: 20 Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries Branded Frosted Toaster Pastries Nature's Path Frosted Toaster Pastries BSI: 100.0 - High Impact Ingredients: 20 Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries Branded	104.0g	100.0	20	76.0g	2.0g	10.0g	6.0g	36.0g	420
Frosted Toaster Pastries Brand: Nature's Path Category: Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries Serving: 104.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 76.0g Sugar 36.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 10.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Cupcakes Filled With R... Two Bite Cupcakes Filled With Rich C... BSI: 66.95 - High Impact Ingredients: 52 Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Branded Cupcakes Filled With Rich Chocolate F... Two Bite Cupcakes Filled With Rich C... BSI: 66.95 - High Impact Ingredients: 52 Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Branded	71.0g	66.95	52	36.0g	1.0g	18.0g	2.0g	28.0g	310
Cupcakes Filled With Rich Chocolate Fudge Brand: Two Bite Category: Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Serving: 71.0g BSI 66.95 Carbs 36.0g Sugar 28.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 18.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	All American Half Sub Fresh Foods Market All American Half Sub BSI: 98.84 - High Impact Ingredients: 67 Prepared Subs & Sandwiches Branded All American Half Sub Fresh Foods Market All American Half Sub BSI: 98.84 - High Impact Ingredients: 67 Prepared Subs & Sandwiches Branded	266.0g	98.84	67	54.0g	2.1g	33.0g	38.0g	6.0g	649
All American Half Sub Brand: Fresh Foods Market Category: Prepared Subs & Sandwiches Serving: 266.0g BSI 98.84 Carbs 54.0g Sugar 6.0g Fiber 2.1g Fat 33.0g Protein 38.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Rich Cocoa With Marshm... Shurfine Rich Cocoa With Marshmallow... BSI: 47.39 - High Impact Ingredients: 20 Powdered Drinks Branded Rich Cocoa With Marshmallows Hot Coco... Shurfine Rich Cocoa With Marshmallow... BSI: 47.39 - High Impact Ingredients: 20 Powdered Drinks Branded	28.0g	47.39	20	25.0g	1.0g	1.0g	1.0g	22.0g	110
Rich Cocoa With Marshmallows Hot Cocoa Mix Brand: Shurfine Category: Powdered Drinks Serving: 28.0g BSI 47.39 Carbs 25.0g Sugar 22.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Two Bite Cream Cheese ... Kimberley's Bakeshoppe Two Bite Cream Cheese Cupcakes BSI: 69.12 - High Impact Ingredients: 38 Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Branded Two Bite Cream Cheese Cupcakes Kimberley's Bakeshoppe Two Bite Cream Cheese Cupcakes BSI: 69.12 - High Impact Ingredients: 38 Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Branded	75.0g	69.12	38	38.0g	2.0g	17.0g	2.0g	31.0g	320
Two Bite Cream Cheese Cupcakes Brand: Kimberley's Bakeshoppe Category: Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Serving: 75.0g BSI 69.12 Carbs 38.0g Sugar 31.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 17.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	White Bean & Spinach Soup Eat Well White Bean & Spinach Soup BSI: 24.11 - Moderate Impact Ingredients: 28 Other Soups Branded White Bean & Spinach Soup Eat Well White Bean & Spinach Soup BSI: 24.11 - Moderate Impact Ingredients: 28 Other Soups Branded	312.0g	24.11	28	18.0g	5.9g	0.5g	2.0g	4.0g	100
White Bean & Spinach Soup Brand: Eat Well Category: Other Soups Serving: 312.0g BSI 24.11 Carbs 18.0g Sugar 4.0g Fiber 5.9g Fat 0.5g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Gourmet Cupcakes Kimberley's Bakeshoppe Gourmet Cupcakes BSI: 69.45 - High Impact Ingredients: 49 Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Branded Gourmet Cupcakes Kimberley's Bakeshoppe Gourmet Cupcakes BSI: 69.45 - High Impact Ingredients: 49 Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Branded	69.0g	69.45	49	37.0g	1.0g	14.0g	2.0g	30.0g	280
Gourmet Cupcakes Brand: Kimberley's Bakeshoppe Category: Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Serving: 69.0g BSI 69.45 Carbs 37.0g Sugar 30.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 14.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Brownies With Chocolat... Two Bite Brownies With Chocolatey Pu... BSI: 55.68 - High Impact Ingredients: 46 Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Branded Brownies With Chocolatey Pumpkins Two Bite Brownies With Chocolatey Pu... BSI: 55.68 - High Impact Ingredients: 46 Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Branded	50.0g	55.68	46	30.0g	1.0g	12.0g	1.0g	21.0g	230
Brownies With Chocolatey Pumpkins Brand: Two Bite Category: Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Serving: 50.0g BSI 55.68 Carbs 30.0g Sugar 21.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 12.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Patriotic Red Velvet F... Kimberley's Bakeshoppe Patriotic Red Velvet Filled... BSI: 77.0 - High Impact Ingredients: 40 Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Branded Patriotic Red Velvet Filled With Real... Kimberley's Bakeshoppe Patriotic Red Velvet Filled... BSI: 77.0 - High Impact Ingredients: 40 Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Branded	81.0g	77.0	40	41.0g	1.0g	18.0g	2.0g	32.0g	340
Patriotic Red Velvet Filled With Real Cream Cheese Gourmet Cupcakes Brand: Kimberley's Bakeshoppe Category: Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Serving: 81.0g BSI 77.0 Carbs 41.0g Sugar 32.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 18.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Organic Waffles Nature's Path Organic Waffles BSI: 42.8 - High Impact Ingredients: 13 Frozen Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast & Crepes Branded Organic Waffles Nature's Path Organic Waffles BSI: 42.8 - High Impact Ingredients: 13 Frozen Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast & Crepes Branded	70.0g	42.8	13	27.0g	5.0g	8.0g	4.0g	6.0g	190
Organic Waffles Brand: Nature's Path Category: Frozen Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast & Crepes Serving: 70.0g BSI 42.8 Carbs 27.0g Sugar 6.0g Fiber 5.0g Fat 8.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Jumbo Bacon Cheese Burger Drive Thru Jumbo Bacon Cheese Burger BSI: 100.0 - High Impact Ingredients: 62 Frozen Dinners & Entrees Branded Jumbo Bacon Cheese Burger Drive Thru Jumbo Bacon Cheese Burger BSI: 100.0 - High Impact Ingredients: 62 Frozen Dinners & Entrees Branded	233.0g	100.0	62	61.0g	3.0g	40.0g	27.0g	10.0g	711
Jumbo Bacon Cheese Burger Brand: Drive Thru Category: Frozen Dinners & Entrees Serving: 233.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 61.0g Sugar 10.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 40.0g Protein 27.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Belgian Vanilla Waffle Fresh & Easy Belgian Vanilla Waffle BSI: 100.0 - High Impact Ingredients: 10 Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast & Crepes Branded Belgian Vanilla Waffle Fresh & Easy Belgian Vanilla Waffle BSI: 100.0 - High Impact Ingredients: 10 Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast & Crepes Branded	85.0g	100.0	10	57.0g	2.0g	19.0g	7.0g	24.0g	420
Belgian Vanilla Waffle Brand: Fresh & Easy Category: Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast & Crepes Serving: 85.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 57.0g Sugar 24.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 19.0g Protein 7.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Snacking Round Muesli ... Ozery Bakery Snacking Round Muesli Buns BSI: 23.45 - Moderate Impact Ingredients: 31 Breads & Buns Branded Snacking Round Muesli Buns Ozery Bakery Snacking Round Muesli Buns BSI: 23.45 - Moderate Impact Ingredients: 31 Breads & Buns Branded	26.0g	23.45	31	13.0g	1.0g	1.5g	2.0g	3.0g	70
Snacking Round Muesli Buns Brand: Ozery Bakery Category: Breads & Buns Serving: 26.0g BSI 23.45 Carbs 13.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 1.5g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Super Flakes Cereal Nature's Path Super Flakes Cereal BSI: 67.89 - High Impact Ingredients: 7 Cereal Branded Super Flakes Cereal Nature's Path Super Flakes Cereal BSI: 67.89 - High Impact Ingredients: 7 Cereal Branded	55.0g	67.89	7	42.0g	7.0g	4.5g	5.0g	6.0g	230
Super Flakes Cereal Brand: Nature's Path Category: Cereal Serving: 55.0g BSI 67.89 Carbs 42.0g Sugar 6.0g Fiber 7.0g Fat 4.5g Protein 5.0g

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

Chocolate Cupcakes

Blackout Cupcakes

Toaster Pastries

One Bun Wheat, Thin Sandwich Buns

Instant Oatmeal, Straeberries & Cream

Wafers Cubi Nocciola Hazelnut

Frosted Toaster Pastries

Cupcakes Filled With Rich Chocolate Fudge

All American Half Sub

Rich Cocoa With Marshmallows Hot Cocoa Mix

Two Bite Cream Cheese Cupcakes

White Bean & Spinach Soup

Gourmet Cupcakes

Brownies With Chocolatey Pumpkins

Patriotic Red Velvet Filled With Real Cream Cheese Gourmet Cupcakes

Organic Waffles

Jumbo Bacon Cheese Burger

Belgian Vanilla Waffle

Snacking Round Muesli Buns

Super Flakes Cereal