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	WEIS MARKETS, INC. Canned Vegetables Weis, Golden Corn Weis, Golden Corn Weis, Golden Corn WEIS MARKETS, INC. Canned Vegetables Weis, Golden Corn Weis, Golden Corn Weis, Golden Corn	125.0g	39.82	100	21.0g	9.0g	1.0g	1.0g	2.0g
Weis, Golden Corn Brand: WEIS MARKETS, INC. Category: CANNED VEGETABLES Serving: 125.0g BSI 39.82 Carbs 21.0g Sugar 9.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	FRESH & EASY Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Ice Cream Ice Cream Ice Cream FRESH & EASY Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Ice Cream Ice Cream Ice Cream	100.0g	34.79	210	19.0g	17.0g	1.0g	17.0g	4.0g
Ice Cream Brand: FRESH & EASY Category: ICE CREAM & FROZEN YOGURT Serving: 100.0g BSI 34.79 Carbs 19.0g Sugar 17.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 17.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	JALANCINA Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Tomato Jam Tomato Jam Tomato Jam JALANCINA Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Tomato Jam Tomato Jam Tomato Jam	15.0g	20.0	40	10.0g	9.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Tomato Jam Brand: JALANCINA Category: JAM, JELLY & FRUIT SPREADS Serving: 15.0g BSI 20.0 Carbs 10.0g Sugar 9.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	TRADER JOE'S Breads & Buns Bagel Josef's Cinnamon... Bagel Josef's Cinnamon Raisin Bagel, With Sprouted Wheat Bagel Josef's Cinnamon Raisin Bagel, With Sprouted Wheat TRADER JOE'S Breads & Buns Bagel Josef's Cinnamon Raisin Bagel, ... Bagel Josef's Cinnamon Raisin Bagel, With Sprouted Wheat Bagel Josef's Cinnamon Raisin Bagel, With Sprouted Wheat	85.0g	82.12	220	45.0g	6.0g	3.0g	1.0g	9.0g
Bagel Josef's Cinnamon Raisin Bagel, With Sprouted Wheat Brand: TRADER JOE'S Category: BREADS & BUNS Serving: 85.0g BSI 82.12 Carbs 45.0g Sugar 6.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 9.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	BORINQUEN BISCUIT CORPORATION Cookies & Biscuits Estrellitas Estrellitas Estrellitas BORINQUEN BISCUIT CORPORATION Cookies & Biscuits Estrellitas Estrellitas Estrellitas	28.4g	43.05	120	23.0g	12.0g	1.0g	1.5g	2.0g
Estrellitas Brand: BORINQUEN BISCUIT CORPORATION Category: COOKIES & BISCUITS Serving: 28.4g BSI 43.05 Carbs 23.0g Sugar 12.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 1.5g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	BORINQUEN BISCUIT CORPORATION Cookies & Biscuits Galletitas Galletitas Galletitas BORINQUEN BISCUIT CORPORATION Cookies & Biscuits Galletitas Galletitas Galletitas	28.4g	40.86	120	22.0g	6.0g	1.0g	2.5g	2.0g
Galletitas Brand: BORINQUEN BISCUIT CORPORATION Category: COOKIES & BISCUITS Serving: 28.4g BSI 40.86 Carbs 22.0g Sugar 6.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 2.5g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	BORINQUEN BISCUIT CORPORATION Cookies & Biscuits Vainilla Crackers Vainilla Crackers Vainilla Crackers BORINQUEN BISCUIT CORPORATION Cookies & Biscuits Vainilla Crackers Vainilla Crackers Vainilla Crackers	28.4g	40.86	120	22.0g	5.0g	1.0g	2.5g	2.0g
Vainilla Crackers Brand: BORINQUEN BISCUIT CORPORATION Category: COOKIES & BISCUITS Serving: 28.4g BSI 40.86 Carbs 22.0g Sugar 5.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 2.5g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	CLOVER VALLEY Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Au Gratin Potatoes Au Gratin Potatoes Au Gratin Potatoes CLOVER VALLEY Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Au Gratin Potatoes Au Gratin Potatoes Au Gratin Potatoes	28.0g	41.24	100	22.0g	2.0g	1.0g	0.6g	2.0g
Au Gratin Potatoes Brand: CLOVER VALLEY Category: VEGETABLE AND LENTIL MIXES Serving: 28.0g BSI 41.24 Carbs 22.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 0.6g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Crackers & Biscotti Multigrain Wheat Crackers Multigrain Wheat Crackers Multigrain Wheat Crackers HARRIS-TEETER INC. Crackers & Biscotti Multigrain Wheat Crackers Multigrain Wheat Crackers Multigrain Wheat Crackers	30.0g	34.44	140	21.0g	2.0g	3.0g	6.0g	2.0g
Multigrain Wheat Crackers Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: CRACKERS & BISCOTTI Serving: 30.0g BSI 34.44 Carbs 21.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 6.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Other Snacks Socrisp Pita Chips Socrisp Pita Chips Socrisp Pita Chips HARRIS-TEETER INC. Other Snacks Socrisp Pita Chips Socrisp Pita Chips Socrisp Pita Chips	28.0g	28.22	150	16.0g	1.0g	1.0g	7.0g	3.0g
Socrisp Pita Chips Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: OTHER SNACKS Serving: 28.0g BSI 28.22 Carbs 16.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 7.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Cereal Frosted Flakes Cereal Frosted Flakes Cereal Frosted Flakes Cereal HARRIS-TEETER INC. Cereal Frosted Flakes Cereal Frosted Flakes Cereal Frosted Flakes Cereal	31.0g	55.64	120	28.0g	12.0g	0.0g	0.0g	1.0g
Frosted Flakes Cereal Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: CEREAL Serving: 31.0g BSI 55.64 Carbs 28.0g Sugar 12.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Flavored Rice Dishes Harris Teeter, Inc., A... Harris Teeter, Inc., Arborio Rice With Seasoning Packet Harris Teeter, Inc., Arborio Rice With Seasoning Packet HARRIS-TEETER INC. Flavored Rice Dishes Harris Teeter, Inc., Arborio Rice Wit... Harris Teeter, Inc., Arborio Rice With Seasoning Packet Harris Teeter, Inc., Arborio Rice With Seasoning Packet	50.0g	72.82	170	38.0g	2.0g	1.0g	0.0g	4.0g
Harris Teeter, Inc., Arborio Rice With Seasoning Packet Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: FLAVORED RICE DISHES Serving: 50.0g BSI 72.82 Carbs 38.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	WEIS Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Fudge Ice Brownie With... Weis, Fudge Ice Brownie With Walnuts Fudge Ice Brownie With Walnuts WEIS Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Fudge Ice Brownie With Walnuts Weis, Fudge Ice Brownie With Walnuts Fudge Ice Brownie With Walnuts	21.0g	27.03	90	14.0g	9.0g	0.0g	3.5g	1.0g
Fudge Ice Brownie With Walnuts Brand: WEIS Category: CAKES, CUPCAKES, SNACK CAKES Serving: 21.0g BSI 27.03 Carbs 14.0g Sugar 9.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 3.5g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	WEIS Frozen Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast & Crepes Waffles Weis, Waffles Waffles WEIS Frozen Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast & Crepes Waffles Weis, Waffles Waffles	70.0g	50.66	180	27.0g	2.0g	1.0g	7.0g	4.0g
Waffles Brand: WEIS Category: FROZEN PANCAKES, WAFFLES, FRENCH TOAST & CREPES Serving: 70.0g BSI 50.66 Carbs 27.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 7.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	MARIETTA Cookies & Biscuits Classic Favorites Cookies Marietta, Classic Favorites Cookies Classic Favorites Cookies MARIETTA Cookies & Biscuits Classic Favorites Cookies Marietta, Classic Favorites Cookies Classic Favorites Cookies	30.0g	38.47	130	20.0g	7.0g	0.0g	5.0g	2.0g
Classic Favorites Cookies Brand: MARIETTA Category: COOKIES & BISCUITS Serving: 30.0g BSI 38.47 Carbs 20.0g Sugar 7.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 5.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	THAI SMILE Other Soups Mushroom Rice Noodle S... Thai Smile, Mushroom Rice Noodle Soup Bowl Mushroom Rice Noodle Soup Bowl THAI SMILE Other Soups Mushroom Rice Noodle Soup Bowl Thai Smile, Mushroom Rice Noodle Soup Bowl Mushroom Rice Noodle Soup Bowl	34.0g	48.09	140	25.0g	2.0g	0.0g	2.0g	5.0g
Mushroom Rice Noodle Soup Bowl Brand: THAI SMILE Category: OTHER SOUPS Serving: 34.0g BSI 48.09 Carbs 25.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 2.0g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	APPLESNAX Wholesome Snacks Applesauce With Cinnamon Applesnax, Applesauce With Cinnamon Applesauce With Cinnamon APPLESNAX Wholesome Snacks Applesauce With Cinnamon Applesnax, Applesauce With Cinnamon Applesauce With Cinnamon	113.0g	37.97	80	20.0g	17.0g	1.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Applesauce With Cinnamon Brand: APPLESNAX Category: WHOLESOME SNACKS Serving: 113.0g BSI 37.97 Carbs 20.0g Sugar 17.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	BOLERO Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Raspberry Jam, Raspberry Bolero, Raspberry Jam, Raspberry Raspberry Jam, Raspberry BOLERO Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Raspberry Jam, Raspberry Bolero, Raspberry Jam, Raspberry Raspberry Jam, Raspberry	20.0g	26.0	50	13.0g	12.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Raspberry Jam, Raspberry Brand: BOLERO Category: JAM, JELLY & FRUIT SPREADS Serving: 20.0g BSI 26.0 Carbs 13.0g Sugar 12.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	COCO LOPEZ Alcohol Pina Colada Mix With R... Coco Lopez, Pina Colada Mix With Real Cream Of Coconut Pina Colada Mix With Real Cream Of Coconut COCO LOPEZ Alcohol Pina Colada Mix With Real Cream Of Co... Coco Lopez, Pina Colada Mix With Real Cream Of Coconut Pina Colada Mix With Real Cream Of Coconut	89.0g	47.76	130	25.0g	24.0g	1.0g	3.5g	0.0g
Pina Colada Mix With Real Cream Of Coconut Brand: COCO LOPEZ Category: ALCOHOL Serving: 89.0g BSI 47.76 Carbs 25.0g Sugar 24.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 3.5g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	FAGE USA DAIRY INDUSTRY INC Yogurt Fage, Nonfat Greek Str... Fage, Nonfat Greek Strained Yogurt, Blueberry Fage, Nonfat Greek Strained Yogurt, Blueberry FAGE USA DAIRY INDUSTRY INC Yogurt Fage, Nonfat Greek Strained Yogurt, B... Fage, Nonfat Greek Strained Yogurt, Blueberry Fage, Nonfat Greek Strained Yogurt, Blueberry	150.0g	33.4	120	17.0g	16.0g	0.0g	0.0g	13.0g
Fage, Nonfat Greek Strained Yogurt, Blueberry Brand: FAGE USA DAIRY INDUSTRY INC Category: YOGURT Serving: 150.0g BSI 33.4 Carbs 17.0g Sugar 16.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 13.0g

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

Weis, Golden Corn

Ice Cream

Tomato Jam

Bagel Josef's Cinnamon Raisin Bagel, With Sprouted Wheat

Estrellitas

Galletitas

Vainilla Crackers

Au Gratin Potatoes

Multigrain Wheat Crackers

Socrisp Pita Chips

Frosted Flakes Cereal

Harris Teeter, Inc., Arborio Rice With Seasoning Packet

Fudge Ice Brownie With Walnuts

Waffles

Classic Favorites Cookies

Mushroom Rice Noodle Soup Bowl

Applesauce With Cinnamon

Raspberry Jam, Raspberry

Pina Colada Mix With Real Cream Of Coconut

Fage, Nonfat Greek Strained Yogurt, Blueberry