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: 36	Original Lemon Iced Tea Drink Johanna Foods, Inc. Original Lemon Iced Tea Drink Johanna Foods, Inc.	180.0ml	18.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	17.0g	70
Full Name Original Lemon Iced Tea Drink Details Ingredients: 9 Iced & Bottle Tea Branded Analysis 36 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 24	Raspberry Country Time Foods Llc Raspberry Country Time Foods Llc	18.0g	12.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g	40
Full Name Raspberry Details Ingredients: 4 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 24 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Green Tea With Honey New Age Beverages Corporation Green Tea With Honey New Age Beverages Corporation	236.0ml	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	14.0g	50
Full Name Green Tea With Honey Details Ingredients: 11 Iced & Bottle Tea Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 54	Drink, Cherry Berry Blast Tropicana Products, Inc. Drink, Cherry Berry Blast Tropicana Products, Inc.	240.0ml	27.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	25.0g	110
Full Name Drink, Cherry Berry Blast Details Ingredients: 6 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 54 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 100	Lychee Juice Drink With Pulp Global Garlic Inc. Lychee Juice Drink With Pulp Global Garlic Inc.	500.0ml	58.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	55.0g	230
Full Name Lychee Juice Drink With Pulp Details Ingredients: 5 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 100 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 32	Pineapple Mule Reuse Market Pineapple Mule Reuse Market	118.0ml	16.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	15.0g	60
Full Name Pineapple Mule Details Ingredients: 6 Alcohol Branded Analysis 32 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 90	Lemonade, Strawberry Orca Beverage Co. Lemonade, Strawberry Orca Beverage Co.	410.0ml	45.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	45.0g	180
Full Name Lemonade, Strawberry Details Ingredients: 3 Soda Branded Analysis 90 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 86	O Oso, Root Beer, Buttersco... Orca Beverage Co. O Oso, Root Beer, Butterscotch, Butterscotch Orca Beverage Co.	355.0ml	43.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	43.0g	170
Full Name O Oso, Root Beer, Butterscotch, Butterscotch Details Ingredients: 7 Soda Branded Analysis 86 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 58	Traditional Lemonade With P... Price Chopper Supermarkets Traditional Lemonade With Pulp, Lemonade Price Chopper Supermarkets	240.0ml	29.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	29.0g	120
Full Name Traditional Lemonade With Pulp, Lemonade Details Ingredients: 4 Soda Branded Analysis 58 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 90	Lemmy, Lemonade Orca Beverage Co. Lemmy, Lemonade Orca Beverage Co.	410.0ml	45.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	45.0g	180
Full Name Lemmy, Lemonade Details Ingredients: 3 Soda Branded Analysis 90 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Premium Blueberry Lemonade,... Pulse Beverage Premium Blueberry Lemonade, Blueberry, Blueberry Pulse Beverage	237.0ml	14.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	13.0g	59
Full Name Premium Blueberry Lemonade, Blueberry, Blueberry Details Ingredients: 7 Soda Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 56	Lemonade, Blackberry Giant Eagle, Inc. Lemonade, Blackberry Giant Eagle, Inc.	240.0ml	28.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	26.0g	110
Full Name Lemonade, Blackberry Details Ingredients: 7 Soda Branded Analysis 56 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	100% Natural Lemonade Pulse Beverage 100% Natural Lemonade Pulse Beverage	237.0ml	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	14.0g	59
Full Name 100% Natural Lemonade Details Ingredients: 8 Soda Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Tropical Mango Lemonade Pulse Beverage Tropical Mango Lemonade Pulse Beverage	237.0ml	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	14.0g	59
Full Name Tropical Mango Lemonade Details Ingredients: 11 Soda Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 50	Cranberry Sauce First Field Llc Cranberry Sauce First Field Llc	76.0g	25.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	22.0g	100
Full Name Cranberry Sauce Details Ingredients: 12 Canned Fruit Branded Analysis 50 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 66	Cranberry Flavored Juice Drink 7 Eleven, Inc. Cranberry Flavored Juice Drink 7 Eleven, Inc.	240.0ml	33.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	33.0g	130
Full Name Cranberry Flavored Juice Drink Details Ingredients: 9 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 66 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Red Bird, Soft Peppermint P... Piedmont Candy Company Inc. Red Bird, Soft Peppermint Puffs Piedmont Candy Company Inc.	16.0g	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	15.0g	60
Full Name Red Bird, Soft Peppermint Puffs Details Ingredients: 4 Candy Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 80	Dragon Tail, Sour Tornado C... Orca Beverage Co. Dragon Tail, Sour Tornado Citrus Blend Orca Beverage Co.	355.0ml	40.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	40.0g	160
Full Name Dragon Tail, Sour Tornado Citrus Blend Details Ingredients: 9 Soda Branded Analysis 80 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 34	Blue Razz Berry Bubble Gum ... Charms Company Blue Razz Berry Bubble Gum Filled Lollipop Charms Company	18.0g	17.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	13.0g	70
Full Name Blue Razz Berry Bubble Gum Filled Lollipop Details Ingredients: 11 Candy Branded Analysis 34 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 32	Tony Packo's, Barbeque Sauce Tony Packo Food Company Tony Packo's, Barbeque Sauce Tony Packo Food Company	38.0g	16.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	15.0g	70
Full Name Tony Packo's, Barbeque Sauce Details Ingredients: 6 Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Branded Analysis 32 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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