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: 56	Genuine Dee Licious Soda, O... Faygo Beverages Inc. Genuine Dee Licious Soda, Orange Faygo Beverages Inc.	240.0ml	28.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	28.0g	110
Full Name Genuine Dee Licious Soda, Orange Details Ingredients: 11 Soda Branded Analysis 56 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 52	Peach Bellini Non Alcoholic... Thirsty Ventures, Inc. Peach Bellini Non Alcoholic Cocktail Mixer Thirsty Ventures, Inc.	118.0ml	26.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	25.0g	100
Full Name Peach Bellini Non Alcoholic Cocktail Mixer Details Ingredients: 8 Alcohol Branded Analysis 52 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Cocktail Infusions Mix, Sou... Dps Holdings Inc. Cocktail Infusions Mix, Sour Apple Dps Holdings Inc.	45.0ml	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	15.0g	60
Full Name Cocktail Infusions Mix, Sour Apple Details Ingredients: 9 Alcohol Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 100	Crush, Soda, Grape, Grape Dr. Pepper/Seven Up, Inc. Crush, Soda, Grape, Grape Dr. Pepper/Seven Up, Inc.	500.0ml	61.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	60.0g	230
Full Name Crush, Soda, Grape, Grape Details Ingredients: 9 Soda Branded Analysis 100 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 54	Non Alcoholic Margarita Mix... Mott's Llp Non Alcoholic Margarita Mix, Mango Mott's Llp	120.0ml	27.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	27.0g	110
Full Name Non Alcoholic Margarita Mix, Mango Details Ingredients: 14 Alcohol Branded Analysis 54 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 66	Margarita Mix Harvest Hill Beverage Company Margarita Mix Harvest Hill Beverage Company	90.0ml	33.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	33.0g	130
Full Name Margarita Mix Details Ingredients: 9 Alcohol Branded Analysis 66 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 64	Daiquiri Non Alcoholic Froz... The Minute Maid Company Daiquiri Non Alcoholic Frozen Concentrated Mixer, Strawberry The Minute Maid Company	60.0ml	32.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	30.0g	120
Full Name Daiquiri Non Alcoholic Frozen Concentrated Mixer, Strawberry Details Ingredients: 11 Alcohol Branded Analysis 64 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 100	Dr Pepper, Soda, Cherry, Ch... Dr. Pepper/Seven Up, Inc. Dr Pepper, Soda, Cherry, Cherry Dr. Pepper/Seven Up, Inc.	473.0ml	57.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	55.0g	208
Full Name Dr Pepper, Soda, Cherry, Cherry Details Ingredients: 10 Soda Branded Analysis 100 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 52	Michigan Berries Soda, Made... Intrastate Distributors, Inc. Michigan Berries Soda, Made With Pure Cane Sugar Intrastate Distributors, Inc.	240.0ml	26.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	26.0g	110
Full Name Michigan Berries Soda, Made With Pure Cane Sugar Details Ingredients: 6 Soda Branded Analysis 52 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 24	Grape Flavored Mini Non Car... Calpis Co., Ltd Grape Flavored Mini Non Carbonated Soft Drink Calpis Co., Ltd	90.0ml	12.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	50
Full Name Grape Flavored Mini Non Carbonated Soft Drink Details Ingredients: 7 Other Drinks Branded Analysis 24 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Pandequeso Colombiana La Venezolana Corp. Pandequeso Colombiana La Venezolana Corp.	16.0g	14.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	2.0g	50
Full Name Pandequeso Colombiana Details Ingredients: 5 Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Cocktail Mixer, Sweet 'N Ta... Rocket Science Games, Inc. Cocktail Mixer, Sweet 'N Tangy Meyer Lemon Rocket Science Games, Inc.	28.0g	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	14.0g	60
Full Name Cocktail Mixer, Sweet 'N Tangy Meyer Lemon Details Ingredients: 3 Alcohol Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 72	Sunkist, Caffeine Free Drin... Dr. Pepper/Seven Up, Inc. Sunkist, Caffeine Free Drink, Strawberry Lemonade, Strawberry Lemonade Dr. Pepper/Seven Up, Inc.	355.0ml	36.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	35.0g	138
Full Name Sunkist, Caffeine Free Drink, Strawberry Lemonade, Strawberry Lemonade Details Ingredients: 10 Other Drinks Branded Analysis 72 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 78	Roundy's, Soda, Cola, Cola Finlay Extracts & Ingredients Usa, Inc. Roundy's, Soda, Cola, Cola Finlay Extracts & Ingredients Usa, Inc.	355.0ml	39.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	39.0g	149
Full Name Roundy's, Soda, Cola, Cola Details Ingredients: 5 Soda Branded Analysis 78 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 52	Puree Blend, Strawberry R. Torre & Co.Inc. Puree Blend, Strawberry R. Torre & Co.Inc.	30.0ml	26.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	25.0g	100
Full Name Puree Blend, Strawberry Details Ingredients: 9 Alcohol Branded Analysis 52 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 46	Pure Non Carbonated Water, ... Ever Fresh Juice Co Pure Non Carbonated Water, Coconut Ever Fresh Juice Co	240.0ml	23.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	23.0g	91
Full Name Pure Non Carbonated Water, Coconut Details Ingredients: 4 Water Branded Analysis 46 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 76	Viva La Raspa Sno Cone Syru... Son Beverage Company Viva La Raspa Sno Cone Syrup, Chili Mango Son Beverage Company	59.0ml	38.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	37.0g	144
Full Name Viva La Raspa Sno Cone Syrup, Chili Mango Details Ingredients: 11 Syrups & Molasses Branded Analysis 76 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 70	Sunkist, Pink Lemonade, Lem... Dr. Pepper/Seven Up, Inc. Sunkist, Pink Lemonade, Lemon, Lemon Dr. Pepper/Seven Up, Inc.	355.0ml	35.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	34.0g	138
Full Name Sunkist, Pink Lemonade, Lemon, Lemon Details Ingredients: 10 Soda Branded Analysis 70 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 62	Fentimans, Traditional Ging... Solid Golf Llc Fentimans, Traditional Ginger Beer Solid Golf Llc	275.0ml	31.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	29.0g	129
Full Name Fentimans, Traditional Ginger Beer Details Ingredients: 13 Other Drinks Branded Analysis 62 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 42	Meyer Lemon Syrup Restaurant Lulu Inc. Meyer Lemon Syrup Restaurant Lulu Inc.	30.0g	21.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	19.0g	80
Full Name Meyer Lemon Syrup Details Ingredients: 2 Syrups & Molasses Branded Analysis 42 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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