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: 74	Caffeine Free Ginger Ale, G... Topco Associates, Inc. Caffeine Free Ginger Ale, Ginger Topco Associates, Inc.	355.0ml	37.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	37.0g	138
Full Name Caffeine Free Ginger Ale, Ginger Details Ingredients: 6 Soda Branded Analysis 74 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 98	Grape Flavored Caffeine Fre... Topco Associates, Inc. Grape Flavored Caffeine Free Soda Topco Associates, Inc.	355.0ml	49.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	49.0g	192
Full Name Grape Flavored Caffeine Free Soda Details Ingredients: 8 Soda Branded Analysis 98 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 86	Cola Topco Associates, Inc. Cola Topco Associates, Inc.	354.0ml	43.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	42.0g	170
Full Name Cola Details Ingredients: 6 Soda Branded Analysis 86 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 100	Food Club, Wild Mountain, C... Topco Associates, Inc. Food Club, Wild Mountain, Citrus Flavored Soda, Citrus, Citrus Topco Associates, Inc.	500.0ml	69.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	69.0g	260
Full Name Food Club, Wild Mountain, Citrus Flavored Soda, Citrus, Citrus Details Ingredients: 10 Soda Branded Analysis 100 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 90	Fruit Punch Flavored Caffei... Topco Associates, Inc. Fruit Punch Flavored Caffeine Free Soda Topco Associates, Inc.	355.0ml	45.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	45.0g	170
Full Name Fruit Punch Flavored Caffeine Free Soda Details Ingredients: 11 Soda Branded Analysis 90 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 43	Crumbled Bread Coating Lucchetti Crumbled Bread Coating Lucchetti	30.0g	22.0g	0.0g	0.0g	3.0g	0.0g	100
Full Name Crumbled Bread Coating Details Ingredients: 8 Bread & Muffin Mixes Branded Analysis 43 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 82	Dr. Wow, Soda Topco Associates, Inc. Dr. Wow, Soda Topco Associates, Inc.	355.0ml	41.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	41.0g	149
Full Name Dr. Wow, Soda Details Ingredients: 9 Soda Branded Analysis 82 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 92	Peach Soda Topco Associates, Inc. Peach Soda Topco Associates, Inc.	360.0ml	46.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	46.0g	169
Full Name Peach Soda Details Ingredients: 7 Soda Branded Analysis 92 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 58	Topo Chico, Carbonated Beve... Cia. Topo Chico, S.A. Topo Chico, Carbonated Beverage, Apple Cia. Topo Chico, S.A.	237.0ml	29.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	29.0g	116
Full Name Topo Chico, Carbonated Beverage, Apple Details Ingredients: 6 Soda Branded Analysis 58 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 52	Topo Chico, Carbonated Beve... Cia. Topo Chico, S.A. Topo Chico, Carbonated Beverage, Pineapple Cia. Topo Chico, S.A.	237.0ml	26.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	26.0g	116
Full Name Topo Chico, Carbonated Beverage, Pineapple Details Ingredients: 9 Other Drinks Branded Analysis 52 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 58	Topo Chico, Carbonated Beve... Cia. Topo Chico, S.A. Topo Chico, Carbonated Beverage, Strawberry Cia. Topo Chico, S.A.	237.0ml	29.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	29.0g	116
Full Name Topo Chico, Carbonated Beverage, Strawberry Details Ingredients: 6 Other Drinks Branded Analysis 58 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 96	Caffeine Free Grape Soda, G... Western Family Foods, Inc. Caffeine Free Grape Soda, Grape Western Family Foods, Inc.	355.0ml	48.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	47.0g	192
Full Name Caffeine Free Grape Soda, Grape Details Ingredients: 6 Soda Branded Analysis 96 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 92	Caffeine Free Soda, Fruit P... Western Family Foods, Inc. Caffeine Free Soda, Fruit Punch Western Family Foods, Inc.	355.0ml	46.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	46.0g	181
Full Name Caffeine Free Soda, Fruit Punch Details Ingredients: 11 Soda Branded Analysis 92 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 96	Mountain Mellow Soda Western Family Foods, Inc. Mountain Mellow Soda Western Family Foods, Inc.	355.0ml	48.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	47.0g	192
Full Name Mountain Mellow Soda Details Ingredients: 11 Soda Branded Analysis 96 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 48	Organic Energy Chews, Mixed... Sharkies Inc. Organic Energy Chews, Mixed Berry Sharkies Inc.	30.0g	24.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g	90
Full Name Organic Energy Chews, Mixed Berry Details Ingredients: 12 Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Branded Analysis 48 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 92	Shurfine, Soda, Black Cherr... Topco Associates, Inc. Shurfine, Soda, Black Cherry, Black Cherry Topco Associates, Inc.	355.0ml	46.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	46.0g	181
Full Name Shurfine, Soda, Black Cherry, Black Cherry Details Ingredients: 6 Soda Branded Analysis 92 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 98	Orange Soda Topco Associates, Inc. Orange Soda Topco Associates, Inc.	355.0ml	49.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	49.0g	199
Full Name Orange Soda Details Ingredients: 8 Soda Branded Analysis 98 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Wild Cherry Flavored Juice ... Topco Associates, Inc. Wild Cherry Flavored Juice Drink Topco Associates, Inc.	177.0ml	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	13.0g	50
Full Name Wild Cherry Flavored Juice Drink Details Ingredients: 6 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Fruit Punch Flavored Juice ... Topco Associates, Inc. Fruit Punch Flavored Juice Drink Topco Associates, Inc.	177.0ml	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	13.0g	50
Full Name Fruit Punch Flavored Juice Drink Details Ingredients: 6 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Strawberry Kiwi Flavored Ju... Topco Associates, Inc. Strawberry Kiwi Flavored Juice Drink Topco Associates, Inc.	177.0ml	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	13.0g	50
Full Name Strawberry Kiwi Flavored Juice Drink Details Ingredients: 6 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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