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: 88	Black Cherry Soda Hy Vee, Inc. Black Cherry Soda Hy Vee, Inc.	360.0ml	44.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	42.0g	180
Full Name Black Cherry Soda Details Ingredients: 8 Soda Branded Analysis 88 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 72	Lemon Lime Soda Hy Vee, Inc. Lemon Lime Soda Hy Vee, Inc.	360.0ml	36.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	35.0g	151
Full Name Lemon Lime Soda Details Ingredients: 6 Soda Branded Analysis 72 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 56	Lemon Drink Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. Lemon Drink Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.	240.0ml	28.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	27.0g	110
Full Name Lemon Drink Details Ingredients: 10 Other Drinks Branded Analysis 56 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 56	Blue Raspberry Drink Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. Blue Raspberry Drink Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.	240.0ml	28.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	27.0g	110
Full Name Blue Raspberry Drink Details Ingredients: 9 Other Drinks Branded Analysis 56 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 68	Red Fish Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Red Fish Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.	40.0g	34.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	24.0g	140
Full Name Red Fish Details Ingredients: 8 Candy Branded Analysis 68 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 22	Organic Strawberry Fruit Sp... Target Stores Organic Strawberry Fruit Spread, Strawberry Target Stores	19.0g	11.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	10.0g	45
Full Name Organic Strawberry Fruit Spread, Strawberry Details Ingredients: 4 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 22 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Strawberry Bon Bon Lipari Foods Operating Company, Llc Strawberry Bon Bon Lipari Foods Operating Company, Llc	15.0g	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	60
Full Name Strawberry Bon Bon Details Ingredients: 9 Candy Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Lemonhead, Lemon Candy Ferrara Candy Company Lemonhead, Lemon Candy Ferrara Candy Company	14.0g	14.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g	50
Full Name Lemonhead, Lemon Candy Details Ingredients: 11 Candy Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 40	Dr. Stripes Soda Santa Fe Pro Musica, Inc. Dr. Stripes Soda Santa Fe Pro Musica, Inc.	355.0ml	20.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	20.0g	82
Full Name Dr. Stripes Soda Details Ingredients: 10 Soda Branded Analysis 40 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 50	Organic Lemonade From Conce... Ahold Usa, Inc. Organic Lemonade From Concentrate, Strawberry Ahold Usa, Inc.	240.0ml	25.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	25.0g	101
Full Name Organic Lemonade From Concentrate, Strawberry Details Ingredients: 8 Soda Branded Analysis 50 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 64	Organic Lemonade Made From ... Ahold Usa, Inc. Organic Lemonade Made From Organic Lemon Juice And Organic Sugar Ahold Usa, Inc.	240.0ml	32.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	32.0g	130
Full Name Organic Lemonade Made From Organic Lemon Juice And Organic Sugar Details Ingredients: 4 Soda Branded Analysis 64 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 84	Peppermint Puffs Hammond's Candies Since 1920, Llc Peppermint Puffs Hammond's Candies Since 1920, Llc	42.0g	42.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	41.0g	160
Full Name Peppermint Puffs Details Ingredients: 7 Candy Branded Analysis 84 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 46	Artificially Flavored Grape... Santa Fe Pro Musica, Inc. Artificially Flavored Grape Soda, Grape Santa Fe Pro Musica, Inc.	355.0ml	23.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	23.0g	89
Full Name Artificially Flavored Grape Soda, Grape Details Ingredients: 12 Soda Branded Analysis 46 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 48	Soda, Pineapple Santa Fe Pro Musica, Inc. Soda, Pineapple Santa Fe Pro Musica, Inc.	360.0ml	24.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	24.0g	90
Full Name Soda, Pineapple Details Ingredients: 11 Soda Branded Analysis 48 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 56	Cranberry Grape Juice Cocktail Aldi Inc. Cranberry Grape Juice Cocktail Aldi Inc.	240.0ml	28.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	28.0g	110
Full Name Cranberry Grape Juice Cocktail Details Ingredients: 10 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 56 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 52	Orange Flavored Soda Santa Fe Pro Musica, Inc. Orange Flavored Soda Santa Fe Pro Musica, Inc.	360.0ml	26.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	26.0g	101
Full Name Orange Flavored Soda Details Ingredients: 13 Soda Branded Analysis 52 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Candy Trolls Ross Acquisition Inc. Candy Trolls Ross Acquisition Inc.	16.0g	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	15.0g	60
Full Name Candy Trolls Details Ingredients: 14 Candy Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 32	Peppermint Cheesecake Phoenix Food Llc Peppermint Cheesecake Phoenix Food Llc	17.0g	16.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	15.0g	70
Full Name Peppermint Cheesecake Details Ingredients: 5 Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes Branded Analysis 32 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 32	Caramel Apple Cheesecake Mix Phoenix Food Llc Caramel Apple Cheesecake Mix Phoenix Food Llc	17.0g	16.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	60
Full Name Caramel Apple Cheesecake Mix Details Ingredients: 5 Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes Branded Analysis 32 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 86	Premium Reserve Soda, Black... Reading Draft Birch Beer Inc. Premium Reserve Soda, Black Cherry Reading Draft Birch Beer Inc.	355.0ml	43.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	43.0g	170
Full Name Premium Reserve Soda, Black Cherry Details Ingredients: 5 Soda Branded Analysis 86 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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