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 173,558 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

BSI	Food	Serving	Carbs	Fiber	Fat	Protein	Sugars	Calories
BSI: 26	Fig Preserve Kradjian Importing Co., Inc. Fig Preserve Kradjian Importing Co., Inc.	20.0g	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	47
Full Name Fig Preserve Details Ingredients: 4 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Pitted Sour Cherry Kradjian Importing Co., Inc. Pitted Sour Cherry Kradjian Importing Co., Inc.	20.0g	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	48
Full Name Pitted Sour Cherry Details Ingredients: 2 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Starlight Mints, Spearmint Brookshire Grocery Company Starlight Mints, Spearmint Brookshire Grocery Company	15.0g	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	10.0g	60
Full Name Starlight Mints, Spearmint Details Ingredients: 5 Candy Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Flavored Juice Drink, Berry... Mott's Llp Flavored Juice Drink, Berry Limeade Blast Mott's Llp	240.0ml	14.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	14.0g	60
Full Name Flavored Juice Drink, Berry Limeade Blast Details Ingredients: 19 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 48	Grapefruit Q Tonic Llc Grapefruit Q Tonic Llc	222.0ml	24.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	22.0g	100
Full Name Grapefruit Details Ingredients: 5 Soda Branded Analysis 48 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Banana Quiescently Frozen C... Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. Banana Quiescently Frozen Confections Twin Pops Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.	80.0g	14.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g	60
Full Name Banana Quiescently Frozen Confections Twin Pops Details Ingredients: 10 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Natural & Artificial Mixed ... Mott's Llp Natural & Artificial Mixed Juice Drink, Berry Blue Typhoon Mott's Llp	240.0ml	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	15.0g	60
Full Name Natural & Artificial Mixed Juice Drink, Berry Blue Typhoon Details Ingredients: 18 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 46	Tonic Water Premium Italian... Whole Foods Market, Inc. Tonic Water Premium Italian Mixer Whole Foods Market, Inc.	250.0ml	23.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	22.0g	90
Full Name Tonic Water Premium Italian Mixer Details Ingredients: 5 Water Branded Analysis 46 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 54	Cherry Lemon, Strawberry Gr... Ferrara Candy Company Cherry Lemon, Strawberry Grape, Orange Lime Sour Brite Candy Corn, Cherry Lem... Ferrara Candy Company	30.0g	27.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	22.0g	110
Full Name Cherry Lemon, Strawberry Grape, Orange Lime Sour Brite Candy Corn, Cherry Lemon, Strawberry Grape, Orange Lime Details Ingredients: 18 Candy Branded Analysis 54 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Candy, Lemon Stichler Products, Inc. Candy, Lemon Stichler Products, Inc.	15.0g	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g	60
Full Name Candy, Lemon Details Ingredients: 10 Candy Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Easter Egg Dispenser Candyrific, Llc Easter Egg Dispenser Candyrific, Llc	15.0g	14.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g	60
Full Name Easter Egg Dispenser Details Ingredients: 11 Candy Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 34	Mandarin Orange Flavored Sp... Jarritos, Inc. Mandarin Orange Flavored Sparkling Aloe Drink Jarritos, Inc.	330.0ml	17.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	17.0g	69
Full Name Mandarin Orange Flavored Sparkling Aloe Drink Details Ingredients: 5 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 34 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 34	Chick Droppings Lemon Drop Fenton Enterprises, Inc. Chick Droppings Lemon Drop Fenton Enterprises, Inc.	17.0g	17.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	14.0g	70
Full Name Chick Droppings Lemon Drop Details Ingredients: 6 Candy Branded Analysis 34 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 42	Spring Candy Sticks, Cherry Kencraft, Inc. Spring Candy Sticks, Cherry Kencraft, Inc.	21.0g	21.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	21.0g	85
Full Name Spring Candy Sticks, Cherry Details Ingredients: 17 Candy Branded Analysis 42 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 20	Dippin' Sauce, Original J. Lee Roy's, Inc. Dippin' Sauce, Original J. Lee Roy's, Inc.	32.0g	10.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	10.0g	40
Full Name Dippin' Sauce, Original Details Ingredients: 8 Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Branded Analysis 20 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 34	Drink, Aloe Pomegranate Wang Globalnet Drink, Aloe Pomegranate Wang Globalnet	250.0ml	17.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	17.0g	70
Full Name Drink, Aloe Pomegranate Details Ingredients: 12 Other Drinks Branded Analysis 34 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 34	Aloe Vera Drink, Mango Wang Globalnet Aloe Vera Drink, Mango Wang Globalnet	236.0ml	17.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	17.0g	71
Full Name Aloe Vera Drink, Mango Details Ingredients: 12 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 34 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 22	Honey B B Q Sauce Williamson Bros. Bar B Q Honey B B Q Sauce Williamson Bros. Bar B Q	30.0g	11.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g	45
Full Name Honey B B Q Sauce Details Ingredients: 22 Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Branded Analysis 22 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Juice Drink Blend, Fruit Punch Target Stores Juice Drink Blend, Fruit Punch Target Stores	177.0ml	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	15.0g	60
Full Name Juice Drink Blend, Fruit Punch Details Ingredients: 11 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 30 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Filled Pops, Cherry, Green ... Leaf, Inc. Filled Pops, Cherry, Green Apple, Watermelon, Grape Leaf, Inc.	16.0g	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g	60
Full Name Filled Pops, Cherry, Green Apple, Watermelon, Grape Details Ingredients: 1 Candy Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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