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	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Save to Collection Amazon	POLANER Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Real Mint Jelly, Mint Polaner, Real Mint Jelly, Mint Real Mint Jelly, Mint POLANER Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Real Mint Jelly, Mint Polaner, Real Mint Jelly, Mint Real Mint Jelly, Mint	18.0g	20.0	40	10.0g	8.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Real Mint Jelly, Mint Brand: POLANER Category: JAM, JELLY & FRUIT SPREADS Serving: 18.0g BSI 20.0 Carbs 10.0g Sugar 8.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Harris Teeter, Smooth ... Harris Teeter, Smooth & Creamy Churned Reduced Fat Ice Cream, French Vanilla Harris Teeter, Smooth & Creamy Churned Reduced Fat Ice Cream, French Vanilla HARRIS-TEETER INC. Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Harris Teeter, Smooth & Creamy Churne... Harris Teeter, Smooth & Creamy Churned Reduced Fat Ice Cream, French Vanilla Harris Teeter, Smooth & Creamy Churned Reduced Fat Ice Cream, French Vanilla	66.0g	29.49	110	15.0g	12.0g	0.0g	3.5g	3.0g
Harris Teeter, Smooth & Creamy Churned Reduced Fat Ice Cream, French Vanilla Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: ICE CREAM & FROZEN YOGURT Serving: 66.0g BSI 29.49 Carbs 15.0g Sugar 12.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 3.5g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	TWO-BITE Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Carrot Cake Two Bite, Carrot Cake Carrot Cake TWO-BITE Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Carrot Cake Two Bite, Carrot Cake Carrot Cake	71.0g	63.41	290	34.0g	24.0g	1.0g	16.0g	2.0g
Carrot Cake Brand: TWO-BITE Category: CAKES, CUPCAKES, SNACK CAKES Serving: 71.0g BSI 63.41 Carbs 34.0g Sugar 24.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 16.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Cookies & Biscuits Ht Traders, Caramel Wa... Ht Traders, Caramel Wafers, Caramel Ht Traders, Caramel Wafers, Caramel HARRIS-TEETER INC. Cookies & Biscuits Ht Traders, Caramel Wafers, Caramel Ht Traders, Caramel Wafers, Caramel Ht Traders, Caramel Wafers, Caramel	29.0g	34.13	135	18.0g	10.0g	0.3g	6.0g	1.0g
Ht Traders, Caramel Wafers, Caramel Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: COOKIES & BISCUITS Serving: 29.0g BSI 34.13 Carbs 18.0g Sugar 10.0g Fiber 0.3g Fat 6.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Chili & Stew Harris Teeter, Pork 'N... Harris Teeter, Pork 'N Beans, Original Harris Teeter, Pork 'N Beans, Original HARRIS-TEETER INC. Chili & Stew Harris Teeter, Pork 'N Beans, Original Harris Teeter, Pork 'N Beans, Original Harris Teeter, Pork 'N Beans, Original	129.0g	35.45	141	24.0g	7.0g	6.1g	2.0g	6.0g
Harris Teeter, Pork 'N Beans, Original Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: CHILI & STEW Serving: 129.0g BSI 35.45 Carbs 24.0g Sugar 7.0g Fiber 6.1g Fat 2.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	CLOVER VALLEY Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Scalloped Potatoes Clover Valley, Scalloped Potatoes Scalloped Potatoes CLOVER VALLEY Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Scalloped Potatoes Clover Valley, Scalloped Potatoes Scalloped Potatoes	27.0g	37.44	100	21.0g	1.0g	2.0g	0.0g	2.0g
Scalloped Potatoes Brand: CLOVER VALLEY Category: VEGETABLE AND LENTIL MIXES Serving: 27.0g BSI 37.44 Carbs 21.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	BIMBO BAKERIES USA, INC. Cookies & Biscuits Bimbo, Bimbunuelos Cri... Bimbo, Bimbunuelos Crispy Wheels Bimbo, Bimbunuelos Crispy Wheels BIMBO BAKERIES USA, INC. Cookies & Biscuits Bimbo, Bimbunuelos Crispy Wheels Bimbo, Bimbunuelos Crispy Wheels Bimbo, Bimbunuelos Crispy Wheels	33.0g	42.14	160	22.0g	10.0g	0.0g	8.0g	1.0g
Bimbo, Bimbunuelos Crispy Wheels Brand: BIMBO BAKERIES USA, INC. Category: COOKIES & BISCUITS Serving: 33.0g BSI 42.14 Carbs 22.0g Sugar 10.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 8.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Canned & Bottled Beans Harris Teeter, Refried... Harris Teeter, Refried Black Beans With Lime Juice Harris Teeter, Refried Black Beans With Lime Juice HARRIS-TEETER INC. Canned & Bottled Beans Harris Teeter, Refried Black Beans Wi... Harris Teeter, Refried Black Beans With Lime Juice Harris Teeter, Refried Black Beans With Lime Juice	134.0g	23.85	101	17.0g	0.0g	5.0g	1.0g	6.0g
Harris Teeter, Refried Black Beans With Lime Juice Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: CANNED & BOTTLED BEANS Serving: 134.0g BSI 23.85 Carbs 17.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 5.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Crackers & Biscotti Weav Its Crackers Weav Its Crackers Weav Its Crackers HARRIS-TEETER INC. Crackers & Biscotti Weav Its Crackers Weav Its Crackers Weav Its Crackers	28.0g	32.79	120	20.0g	0.0g	3.0g	4.0g	2.0g
Weav Its Crackers Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: CRACKERS & BISCOTTI Serving: 28.0g BSI 32.79 Carbs 20.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 4.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Cookies & Biscuits Harris Teeter, Low Fat... Harris Teeter, Low Fat Graham Crackers, Honey Harris Teeter, Low Fat Graham Crackers, Honey HARRIS-TEETER INC. Cookies & Biscuits Harris Teeter, Low Fat Graham Cracker... Harris Teeter, Low Fat Graham Crackers, Honey Harris Teeter, Low Fat Graham Crackers, Honey	35.0g	50.97	140	28.0g	8.0g	2.0g	2.0g	2.0g
Harris Teeter, Low Fat Graham Crackers, Honey Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: COOKIES & BISCUITS Serving: 35.0g BSI 50.97 Carbs 28.0g Sugar 8.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 2.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Pasta Dinners Harris Teeter, Macaron... Harris Teeter, Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Harris Teeter, Macaroni & Cheese Dinner HARRIS-TEETER INC. Pasta Dinners Harris Teeter, Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Harris Teeter, Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Harris Teeter, Macaroni & Cheese Dinner	70.0g	91.39	240	49.0g	8.0g	2.0g	2.0g	8.0g
Harris Teeter, Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: PASTA DINNERS Serving: 70.0g BSI 91.39 Carbs 49.0g Sugar 8.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 2.0g Protein 8.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Other Snacks Ht Traders, Socrisp Pi... Ht Traders, Socrisp Pita Chips, Sea Salt Ht Traders, Socrisp Pita Chips, Sea Salt HARRIS-TEETER INC. Other Snacks Ht Traders, Socrisp Pita Chips, Sea Salt Ht Traders, Socrisp Pita Chips, Sea Salt Ht Traders, Socrisp Pita Chips, Sea Salt	28.0g	30.1	140	17.0g	1.0g	1.0g	7.0g	3.0g
Ht Traders, Socrisp Pita Chips, Sea Salt Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: OTHER SNACKS Serving: 28.0g BSI 30.1 Carbs 17.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 7.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Flavored Rice Dishes Ht Traders, Parmesan R... Ht Traders, Parmesan Risotto Arborio Rice With Seasoning Packet Ht Traders, Parmesan Risotto Arborio Rice With Seasoning Packet HARRIS-TEETER INC. Flavored Rice Dishes Ht Traders, Parmesan Risotto Arborio ... Ht Traders, Parmesan Risotto Arborio Rice With Seasoning Packet Ht Traders, Parmesan Risotto Arborio Rice With Seasoning Packet	48.0g	62.0	180	32.0g	2.0g	0.0g	2.0g	6.0g
Ht Traders, Parmesan Risotto Arborio Rice With Seasoning Packet Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: FLAVORED RICE DISHES Serving: 48.0g BSI 62.0 Carbs 32.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 2.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces Harris Teeter, H.T. Tr... Harris Teeter, H.T. Traders, Wasabiyaki Sauce Harris Teeter, H.T. Traders, Wasabiyaki Sauce HARRIS-TEETER INC. Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces Harris Teeter, H.T. Traders, Wasabiya... Harris Teeter, H.T. Traders, Wasabiyaki Sauce Harris Teeter, H.T. Traders, Wasabiyaki Sauce	35.0g	25.7	65	13.0g	12.0g	0.0g	0.0g	2.0g
Harris Teeter, H.T. Traders, Wasabiyaki Sauce Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: ORIENTAL, MEXICAN & ETHNIC SAUCES Serving: 35.0g BSI 25.7 Carbs 13.0g Sugar 12.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Cereal Harris Teeter, Muesli ... Harris Teeter, Muesli With Dates, Raisins & Almonds Harris Teeter, Muesli With Dates, Raisins & Almonds HARRIS-TEETER INC. Cereal Harris Teeter, Muesli With Dates, Rai... Harris Teeter, Muesli With Dates, Raisins & Almonds Harris Teeter, Muesli With Dates, Raisins & Almonds	55.0g	72.03	210	41.0g	12.0g	4.0g	3.0g	5.0g
Harris Teeter, Muesli With Dates, Raisins & Almonds Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: CEREAL Serving: 55.0g BSI 72.03 Carbs 41.0g Sugar 12.0g Fiber 4.0g Fat 3.0g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Cereal Harris Teeter, Granola... Harris Teeter, Granola With Raisins Harris Teeter, Granola With Raisins HARRIS-TEETER INC. Cereal Harris Teeter, Granola With Raisins Harris Teeter, Granola With Raisins Harris Teeter, Granola With Raisins	55.0g	82.16	220	45.0g	15.0g	3.0g	2.5g	4.0g
Harris Teeter, Granola With Raisins Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: CEREAL Serving: 55.0g BSI 82.16 Carbs 45.0g Sugar 15.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 2.5g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	OZERY BAKERY Breads & Buns Snacking Round Muesli ... Snacking Round Muesli Buns Snacking Round Muesli Buns OZERY BAKERY Breads & Buns Snacking Round Muesli Buns Snacking Round Muesli Buns Snacking Round Muesli Buns	26.0g	23.45	70	13.0g	3.0g	1.0g	1.5g	2.0g
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	WEIS Breads & Buns Classic Bagels, Onion Weis, Classic Bagels, Onion Classic Bagels, Onion WEIS Breads & Buns Classic Bagels, Onion Weis, Classic Bagels, Onion Classic Bagels, Onion	57.0g	58.9	140	31.0g	3.0g	1.0g	0.0g	5.0g
Classic Bagels, Onion Brand: WEIS Category: BREADS & BUNS Serving: 57.0g BSI 58.9 Carbs 31.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	J&J SNACK FOODS CORP Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres Super Pretzel, Pretzel... Super Pretzel, Pretzel Fils, Stuffed Dost Pretzel Sticks, Pepper Jack Super Pretzel, Pretzel Fils, Stuffed Dost Pretzel Sticks, Pepper Jack J&J SNACK FOODS CORP Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres Super Pretzel, Pretzel Fils, Stuffed ... Super Pretzel, Pretzel Fils, Stuffed Dost Pretzel Sticks, Pepper Jack Super Pretzel, Pretzel Fils, Stuffed Dost Pretzel Sticks, Pepper Jack	52.0g	34.87	130	19.0g	1.0g	1.0g	4.5g	5.0g
Super Pretzel, Pretzel Fils, Stuffed Dost Pretzel Sticks, Pepper Jack Brand: J&J SNACK FOODS CORP Category: FROZEN APPETIZERS & HORS D'OEUVRES Serving: 52.0g BSI 34.87 Carbs 19.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 4.5g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	GREAT VALUE Frozen Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast & Crepes Cinnamon Waffles, Cinn... Great Value, Cinnamon Waffles, Cinnamon Cinnamon Waffles, Cinnamon GREAT VALUE Frozen Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast & Crepes Cinnamon Waffles, Cinnamon Great Value, Cinnamon Waffles, Cinnamon Cinnamon Waffles, Cinnamon	70.0g	67.74	250	36.0g	11.0g	1.0g	10.0g	4.0g
Cinnamon Waffles, Cinnamon Brand: GREAT VALUE Category: FROZEN PANCAKES, WAFFLES, FRENCH TOAST & CREPES Serving: 70.0g BSI 67.74 Carbs 36.0g Sugar 11.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 10.0g 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

Real Mint Jelly, Mint

Harris Teeter, Smooth & Creamy Churned Reduced Fat Ice Cream, French Vanilla

Carrot Cake

Ht Traders, Caramel Wafers, Caramel

Harris Teeter, Pork 'N Beans, Original

Scalloped Potatoes

Bimbo, Bimbunuelos Crispy Wheels

Harris Teeter, Refried Black Beans With Lime Juice

Weav Its Crackers

Harris Teeter, Low Fat Graham Crackers, Honey

Harris Teeter, Macaroni & Cheese Dinner

Ht Traders, Socrisp Pita Chips, Sea Salt

Ht Traders, Parmesan Risotto Arborio Rice With Seasoning Packet

Harris Teeter, H.T. Traders, Wasabiyaki Sauce

Harris Teeter, Muesli With Dates, Raisins & Almonds

Harris Teeter, Granola With Raisins

Snacking Round Muesli Buns

Classic Bagels, Onion

Super Pretzel, Pretzel Fils, Stuffed Dost Pretzel Sticks, Pepper Jack

Cinnamon Waffles, Cinnamon