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	Iced Green Tea, Plus Camuci... Live Ultimate, Llc Iced Green Tea, Plus Camucitrus Live Ultimate, Llc	240.0ml	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	50
Full Name Iced Green Tea, Plus Camucitrus Details Ingredients: 7 Iced & Bottle Tea Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 44	Sweet Tea Harris Teeter Inc. Sweet Tea Harris Teeter Inc.	240.0ml	22.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	22.0g	91
Full Name Sweet Tea Details Ingredients: 6 Iced & Bottle Tea Branded Analysis 44 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Famous Barbecue Sauce, Mesq... Garden Complements Inc. Famous Barbecue Sauce, Mesquite Garden Complements Inc.	36.0g	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	14.0g	60
Full Name Famous Barbecue Sauce, Mesquite Details Ingredients: 8 Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Premium Coffee Candy Goldensands Group Llc Premium Coffee Candy Goldensands Group Llc	15.0g	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g	60
Full Name Premium Coffee Candy Details Ingredients: 3 Candy Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 32	Grilling Sauce, Honey Chipotle Delhaize America, Inc. Grilling Sauce, Honey Chipotle Delhaize America, Inc.	36.0g	16.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	14.0g	60
Full Name Grilling Sauce, Honey Chipotle Details Ingredients: 22 Other Cooking Sauces Branded Analysis 32 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 44	Guava Fruit Beverage Sociedad Cooperativa Trabajadores De Pascuql Scl Guava Fruit Beverage Sociedad Cooperativa Trabajadores De Pascuql Scl	240.0ml	22.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	22.0g	91
Full Name Guava Fruit Beverage Details Ingredients: 14 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 44 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 34	Bbq Sauce, Sweet Sonnys Franchise Company Bbq Sauce, Sweet Sonnys Franchise Company	37.0g	17.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	15.0g	70
Full Name Bbq Sauce, Sweet Details Ingredients: 15 Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Branded Analysis 34 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Orange Drink Supervalu, Inc. Orange Drink Supervalu, Inc.	240.0ml	14.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	13.0g	60
Full Name Orange Drink Details Ingredients: 9 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Starburst, Candy Canes, Str... Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company Starburst, Candy Canes, Strawberry & Green Apple, Strawberry & Green Apple Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company	14.0g	14.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	10.0g	50
Full Name Starburst, Candy Canes, Strawberry & Green Apple, Strawberry & Green Apple Details Ingredients: 11 Candy Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Expressions Candy Fan Interbake Foods Inc. Expressions Candy Fan Interbake Foods Inc.	15.0g	14.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	13.0g	50
Full Name Expressions Candy Fan Details Ingredients: 9 Candy Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 68	Flavored Sparkling Soda, Bl... Real Music Productions Flavored Sparkling Soda, Blood Orange Gingerbread Real Music Productions	360.0ml	34.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	33.0g	140
Full Name Flavored Sparkling Soda, Blood Orange Gingerbread Details Ingredients: 6 Soda Branded Analysis 68 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 50	Blackberry Rose Lemonade Fr... Whole Foods Market, Inc. Blackberry Rose Lemonade From Concentrate Whole Foods Market, Inc.	240.0ml	25.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	25.0g	101
Full Name Blackberry Rose Lemonade From Concentrate Details Ingredients: 9 Soda Branded Analysis 50 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 52	Blue Bubble Gum Ice Shack, Llc Blue Bubble Gum Ice Shack, Llc	237.0ml	26.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	26.0g	97
Full Name Blue Bubble Gum Details Ingredients: 9 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Branded Analysis 52 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 68	Fruit Slices I Rokeach & Sons Inc Fruit Slices I Rokeach & Sons Inc	42.0g	34.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	13.0g	140
Full Name Fruit Slices Details Ingredients: 9 Candy Branded Analysis 68 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Mint Jelly Ahold Usa, Inc. Mint Jelly Ahold Usa, Inc.	20.0g	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	10.0g	50
Full Name Mint Jelly Details Ingredients: 9 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 44	Yellow Cling Peach Halves I... Wal Mart Stores, Inc. Yellow Cling Peach Halves In Heavy Syrup, Heavy Syrup Wal Mart Stores, Inc.	128.0g	22.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	19.0g	100
Full Name Yellow Cling Peach Halves In Heavy Syrup, Heavy Syrup Details Ingredients: 4 Canned Fruit Branded Analysis 44 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 78	Candy, Corn Advanced Plant Processing Candy, Corn Advanced Plant Processing	41.0g	39.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	32.0g	160
Full Name Candy, Corn Details Ingredients: 12 Candy Branded Analysis 78 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 40	Easter Sour Marshmallow Beauty Visions Llc Easter Sour Marshmallow Beauty Visions Llc	24.0g	20.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	14.0g	80
Full Name Easter Sour Marshmallow Details Ingredients: 16 Candy Branded Analysis 40 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 24	Sweet Sauce O' Mine, Sweet ... Sweet Swine O' Mine Distributing Sweet Sauce O' Mine, Sweet & Spicy Vinegar Sweet Swine O' Mine Distributing	32.0g	12.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g	50
Full Name Sweet Sauce O' Mine, Sweet & Spicy Vinegar Details Ingredients: 39 Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Branded Analysis 24 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 20	Fruit Preserves, Peach Gs1 Mexico Fruit Preserves, Peach Gs1 Mexico	16.0g	10.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	8.0g	41
Full Name Fruit Preserves, Peach Details Ingredients: 4 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 20 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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