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	Maple Syrup, Pumpkin Spice Maple Craft Foods, Llc Maple Syrup, Pumpkin Spice Maple Craft Foods, Llc	15.0ml	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	13.0g	50
Full Name Maple Syrup, Pumpkin Spice Details Ingredients: 3 Syrups & Molasses Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 38	Giant Freeze Pops, Grape Soda Land O'lakes Development Co. Inc. Giant Freeze Pops, Grape Soda Land O'lakes Development Co. Inc.	156.0g	19.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	17.0g	80
Full Name Giant Freeze Pops, Grape Soda Details Ingredients: 8 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Branded Analysis 38 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 20	Blueberry Candy Canes Family Dollar Stores Inc. Blueberry Candy Canes Family Dollar Stores Inc.	10.0g	10.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	9.0g	40
Full Name Blueberry Candy Canes Details Ingredients: 6 Candy Branded Analysis 20 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 32	Shoprite, Scrunchy Drink Mi... Wakefern Food Corporation Shoprite, Scrunchy Drink Mix, Fruit Punch, Fruit Punch Wakefern Food Corporation	17.0g	16.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	16.0g	60
Full Name Shoprite, Scrunchy Drink Mix, Fruit Punch, Fruit Punch Details Ingredients: 9 Powdered Drinks Branded Analysis 32 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Cherry Pops Valentine Pops ... Tootsie Roll Industries Inc. Cherry Pops Valentine Pops & Cards Tootsie Roll Industries Inc.	17.0g	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g	60
Full Name Cherry Pops Valentine Pops & Cards Details Ingredients: 13 Candy Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Soft Peppermint Candy, Pepp... Ferrara Candy Company Soft Peppermint Candy, Peppermint Ferrara Candy Company	15.0g	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	15.0g	60
Full Name Soft Peppermint Candy, Peppermint Details Ingredients: 4 Candy Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 76	Assorted Fruit Sours Mountain Man Nut & Fruit Co. Assorted Fruit Sours Mountain Man Nut & Fruit Co.	42.0g	38.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	30.0g	150
Full Name Assorted Fruit Sours Details Ingredients: 25 Candy Branded Analysis 76 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Organic Fruit Mix Hard Candy Brandless, Inc Organic Fruit Mix Hard Candy Brandless, Inc	16.0g	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	10.0g	60
Full Name Organic Fruit Mix Hard Candy Details Ingredients: 9 Candy Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Soothing Hard Candy Brandless, Inc Soothing Hard Candy Brandless, Inc	16.0g	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	10.0g	60
Full Name Soothing Hard Candy Details Ingredients: 5 Candy Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 48	Artisan Watermelon Lemonade... Giant Eagle, Inc. Artisan Watermelon Lemonade, Watermelon Giant Eagle, Inc.	240.0ml	24.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	23.0g	91
Full Name Artisan Watermelon Lemonade, Watermelon Details Ingredients: 6 Soda Branded Analysis 48 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 38	Sweet Tea Lemonade Frozen I... J&J Snack Foods Corp Sweet Tea Lemonade Frozen Ice, Lemonade J&J Snack Foods Corp	89.0ml	19.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	15.0g	80
Full Name Sweet Tea Lemonade Frozen Ice, Lemonade Details Ingredients: 9 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Branded Analysis 38 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Island Tea Nestle Waters North America Inc. Island Tea Nestle Waters North America Inc.	240.0ml	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	50
Full Name Island Tea Details Ingredients: 11 Iced & Bottle Tea Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 20	Fig Premium Preserves International Delicacies Inc. Fig Premium Preserves International Delicacies Inc.	20.0g	10.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	10.0g	40
Full Name Fig Premium Preserves Details Ingredients: 4 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 20 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Bourbon Barrel Maple Syrup Maple Craft Foods, Llc Bourbon Barrel Maple Syrup Maple Craft Foods, Llc	15.0ml	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	13.0g	50
Full Name Bourbon Barrel Maple Syrup Details Ingredients: 2 Syrups & Molasses Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 20	Strawberry Premium Preserves International Delicacies Inc. Strawberry Premium Preserves International Delicacies Inc.	20.0g	10.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	10.0g	40
Full Name Strawberry Premium Preserves Details Ingredients: 4 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 20 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 52	Gummy Fish Brandless, Inc Gummy Fish Brandless, Inc	28.0g	26.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	16.0g	100
Full Name Gummy Fish Details Ingredients: 11 Candy Branded Analysis 52 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 62	Sour Gummy Worms Brandless, Inc Sour Gummy Worms Brandless, Inc	34.0g	31.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	20.0g	130
Full Name Sour Gummy Worms Details Ingredients: 14 Candy Branded Analysis 62 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 56	Gummy Fruit Wedges Brandless, Inc Gummy Fruit Wedges Brandless, Inc	30.0g	28.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	18.0g	110
Full Name Gummy Fruit Wedges Details Ingredients: 13 Candy Branded Analysis 56 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 38	Sweet Tea, Peach J&J Snack Foods Corp Sweet Tea, Peach J&J Snack Foods Corp	89.0ml	19.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	15.0g	80
Full Name Sweet Tea, Peach Details Ingredients: 9 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Branded Analysis 38 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 20	Sour Cherry Premium Preserves International Delicacies Inc. Sour Cherry Premium Preserves International Delicacies Inc.	20.0g	10.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	10.0g	40
Full Name Sour Cherry Premium Preserves Details Ingredients: 4 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 20 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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