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: 28	Apricot Bourbon Bbq Sauce Famous Products Inc. Apricot Bourbon Bbq Sauce Famous Products Inc.	36.0g	14.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	10.0g	60
Full Name Apricot Bourbon Bbq Sauce Details Ingredients: 34 Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 22	Sassy Chipotle Bbq Sauce Famous Products Inc. Sassy Chipotle Bbq Sauce Famous Products Inc.	34.0g	11.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	8.0g	45
Full Name Sassy Chipotle Bbq Sauce Details Ingredients: 26 Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Branded Analysis 22 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 38	Candy Necklace Stichler Products, Inc. Candy Necklace Stichler Products, Inc.	20.0g	19.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	19.0g	80
Full Name Candy Necklace Details Ingredients: 8 Candy Branded Analysis 38 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Strawberry Jelly Tropical Preserving Co., Inc. Strawberry Jelly Tropical Preserving Co., Inc.	20.0g	14.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	10.0g	60
Full Name Strawberry Jelly Details Ingredients: 4 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 100	Pure Vermont Maple Syrup Brown Family Farm, Inc. Pure Vermont Maple Syrup Brown Family Farm, Inc.	60.0ml	53.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	53.0g	200
Full Name Pure Vermont Maple Syrup Details Ingredients: 1 Syrups & Molasses Branded Analysis 100 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 52	Lemon Flavor Sugar Sweetene... Harris Teeter Inc. Lemon Flavor Sugar Sweetened Iced Tea Mix Harris Teeter Inc.	27.0g	26.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	26.0g	100
Full Name Lemon Flavor Sugar Sweetened Iced Tea Mix Details Ingredients: 7 Powdered Drinks Branded Analysis 52 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Ginger Mint Candy Ultra Film Labs Inc. Ginger Mint Candy Ultra Film Labs Inc.	15.0g	14.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g	60
Full Name Ginger Mint Candy Details Ingredients: 3 Chewing Gum & Mints Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 32	Lollipops, Grape, Very Cher... Adams & Brooks Inc Lollipops, Grape, Very Cherry, Bubble Gum, Berry Blue, Tangerine, Green Apple Adams & Brooks Inc	17.0g	16.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	13.0g	60
Full Name Lollipops, Grape, Very Cherry, Bubble Gum, Berry Blue, Tangerine, Green Apple Details Ingredients: 12 Candy Branded Analysis 32 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 38	Lime Margarita Premium Frui... Tropicale Foods, Inc. Lime Margarita Premium Fruit Bars Tropicale Foods, Inc.	87.0g	19.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	18.0g	80
Full Name Lime Margarita Premium Fruit Bars Details Ingredients: 7 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Branded Analysis 38 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 32	Jamaica Flavored Hibiscus D... Genercon Outdoor Living Company Jamaica Flavored Hibiscus Drink Mix Genercon Outdoor Living Company	17.0g	16.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	15.0g	70
Full Name Jamaica Flavored Hibiscus Drink Mix Details Ingredients: 10 Powdered Drinks Branded Analysis 32 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 100	Orange Soda Dr. Pepper/Seven Up, Inc. Orange Soda Dr. Pepper/Seven Up, Inc.	473.0ml	58.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	57.0g	208
Full Name Orange Soda Details Ingredients: 10 Soda Branded Analysis 100 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 24	Passion Fruit, Exotically S... Winn Dixie Stores, Inc. Passion Fruit, Exotically Sweet & Tangy Winn Dixie Stores, Inc.	19.0g	12.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	50
Full Name Passion Fruit, Exotically Sweet & Tangy Details Ingredients: 4 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 24 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Iced Coffee Drink Mix, Fren... Massimo Zanetti Beverage Usa, Inc. Iced Coffee Drink Mix, French Vanilla, French Vanilla Massimo Zanetti Beverage Usa, Inc.	16.0g	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	14.0g	60
Full Name Iced Coffee Drink Mix, French Vanilla, French Vanilla Details Ingredients: 6 Powdered Drinks Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 40	20 Assorted Junior Pops, Or... Piggly Wiggly Company 20 Assorted Junior Pops, Orange, Cherry, Lime & Grape Piggly Wiggly Company	112.0g	20.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	16.0g	80
Full Name 20 Assorted Junior Pops, Orange, Cherry, Lime & Grape Details Ingredients: 13 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Branded Analysis 40 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 42	Pina Colada Naturally Flavo... Grupo Dilcomer, S.A. De C.V. Pina Colada Naturally Flavored Drink Mix Grupo Dilcomer, S.A. De C.V.	22.0g	21.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	21.0g	80
Full Name Pina Colada Naturally Flavored Drink Mix Details Ingredients: 17 Powdered Drinks Branded Analysis 42 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 34	Fruit Cocktail In Extra Lig... Fareway Stores, Inc. Fruit Cocktail In Extra Light Syrup Fareway Stores, Inc.	124.0g	17.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g	60
Full Name Fruit Cocktail In Extra Light Syrup Details Ingredients: 7 Canned Fruit Branded Analysis 34 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Grapefruit Marmalade Jam Domicove Inc Grapefruit Marmalade Jam Domicove Inc	20.0g	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	50
Full Name Grapefruit Marmalade Jam Details Ingredients: 4 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Organic Hard Candies, Iced ... Hillside Candy Llc Organic Hard Candies, Iced Mint Mango Hillside Candy Llc	16.0g	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	10.0g	50
Full Name Organic Hard Candies, Iced Mint Mango Details Ingredients: 3 Candy Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 22	Cooking Sauce, Vidalia Onion Sazco Inc. Cooking Sauce, Vidalia Onion Sazco Inc.	36.0g	11.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	8.0g	45
Full Name Cooking Sauce, Vidalia Onion Details Ingredients: 15 Other Cooking Sauces Branded Analysis 22 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 64	Drink, Citrus Punch Shamrock Foods Company Drink, Citrus Punch Shamrock Foods Company	240.0ml	32.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	30.0g	130
Full Name Drink, Citrus Punch Details Ingredients: 12 Other Drinks Branded Analysis 64 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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