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: 64	Natural Pumpkin Spice Flavo... Publix Super Markets, Inc. Natural Pumpkin Spice Flavored Brewed Iced Tea, Pumpkin Spice Publix Super Markets, Inc.	360.0ml	32.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	31.0g	130
Full Name Natural Pumpkin Spice Flavored Brewed Iced Tea, Pumpkin Spice Details Ingredients: 5 Iced & Bottle Tea Branded Analysis 64 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Sweetarts, Hearts Tangy Candy Ferrara Candy Company Sweetarts, Hearts Tangy Candy Ferrara Candy Company	15.0g	14.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	13.0g	60
Full Name Sweetarts, Hearts Tangy Candy Details Ingredients: 9 Candy Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 32	Sweetarts, Lollipops Ferrara Candy Company Sweetarts, Lollipops Ferrara Candy Company	16.0g	16.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g	60
Full Name Sweetarts, Lollipops Details Ingredients: 8 Candy Branded Analysis 32 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 42	Instant Pudding, Banana The Jel Sert Company Instant Pudding, Banana The Jel Sert Company	22.0g	21.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	17.0g	80
Full Name Instant Pudding, Banana Details Ingredients: 12 Puddings & Custards Branded Analysis 42 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 100	Mistic, Mango Mania, Juice ... Mott's Llp Mistic, Mango Mania, Juice Drink, Mango, Mango Mott's Llp	473.0ml	59.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	59.0g	232
Full Name Mistic, Mango Mania, Juice Drink, Mango, Mango Details Ingredients: 8 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 100 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Hawaiian Punch, Aloha Morni... Mott's Llp Hawaiian Punch, Aloha Morning, Juice Drink, Mixed Berry Citrus, Mixed Berry C... Mott's Llp	240.0ml	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	13.0g	60
Full Name Hawaiian Punch, Aloha Morning, Juice Drink, Mixed Berry Citrus, Mixed Berry Citrus Details Ingredients: 19 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Heat Jalapenos, Sweet Pickled Pink Foods Llc Heat Jalapenos, Sweet Pickled Pink Foods Llc	28.0g	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	13.0g	50
Full Name Heat Jalapenos, Sweet Details Ingredients: 4 Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Preserves, Peach Apricot Wal Mart Stores, Inc. Preserves, Peach Apricot Wal Mart Stores, Inc.	19.0g	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	13.0g	50
Full Name Preserves, Peach Apricot Details Ingredients: 7 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 20	Jelly, Peachy Peach & Peppe... Wisham Jellies Jelly, Peachy Peach & Pepper, Peachy Peach & Pepper Wisham Jellies	15.0g	10.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	9.0g	40
Full Name Jelly, Peachy Peach & Pepper, Peachy Peach & Pepper Details Ingredients: 11 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 20 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 22	Pepper Jelly, Mango Wisham Jellies Pepper Jelly, Mango Wisham Jellies	15.0g	11.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	10.0g	40
Full Name Pepper Jelly, Mango Details Ingredients: 11 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 22 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 24	Tutti Frutti Easter Sweet S... Hilco Llc Tutti Frutti Easter Sweet Swirls Pops Hilco Llc	12.0g	12.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g	50
Full Name Tutti Frutti Easter Sweet Swirls Pops Details Ingredients: 10 Candy Branded Analysis 24 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Fruit Spread, Raspberry Chi... Wal Mart Stores, Inc. Fruit Spread, Raspberry Chipotle Wal Mart Stores, Inc.	19.0g	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	50
Full Name Fruit Spread, Raspberry Chipotle Details Ingredients: 14 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 60	Black Bear Beverages, Flavo... Wit Group Black Bear Beverages, Flavored Soda, Juicy Orange, Juicy Orange Wit Group	592.0ml	30.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	30.0g	118
Full Name Black Bear Beverages, Flavored Soda, Juicy Orange, Juicy Orange Details Ingredients: 7 Soda Branded Analysis 60 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Pure Strawberry Preserves, ... Conagra Brands, Inc. Pure Strawberry Preserves, Strawberry Conagra Brands, Inc.	20.0g	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	50
Full Name Pure Strawberry Preserves, Strawberry Details Ingredients: 5 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 60	Cranberry Flavored Fruit Ju... Supervalu, Inc. Cranberry Flavored Fruit Juice Cocktail Supervalu, Inc.	240.0ml	30.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	30.0g	120
Full Name Cranberry Flavored Fruit Juice Cocktail Details Ingredients: 9 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 60 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 46	Sea Salt Caramel Chocolate ... Ghirardelli Chocolate Company Sea Salt Caramel Chocolate Premium Sauce Ghirardelli Chocolate Company	35.0g	23.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	17.0g	100
Full Name Sea Salt Caramel Chocolate Premium Sauce Details Ingredients: 11 Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings Branded Analysis 46 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	""Mortgage Lifter"" Barbecu... Beekman 1802, Inc. ""Mortgage Lifter"" Barbecue Sauce Beekman 1802, Inc.	36.0g	14.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	13.0g	60
Full Name ""Mortgage Lifter"" Barbecue Sauce Details Ingredients: 15 Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Signature Bbq Sauce, Hickor... Lashbro Llc Signature Bbq Sauce, Hickory Smokehouse Lashbro Llc	35.0g	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	13.0g	60
Full Name Signature Bbq Sauce, Hickory Smokehouse Details Ingredients: 14 Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Mini Sportball Clip On Disp... Hilco Llc Mini Sportball Clip On Dispenser Hilco Llc	15.0g	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	60
Full Name Mini Sportball Clip On Dispenser Details Ingredients: 12 Candy Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 22	Strawberry Fig Fruit Preserves Giant Eagle, Inc. Strawberry Fig Fruit Preserves Giant Eagle, Inc.	14.0g	11.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	10.0g	50
Full Name Strawberry Fig Fruit Preserves Details Ingredients: 6 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 22 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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