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: 40	Blue Dragon, Sweet & Sour S... Interggs, Inc. Blue Dragon, Sweet & Sour Sauce Interggs, Inc.	60.0ml	20.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	16.0g	80
Full Name Blue Dragon, Sweet & Sour Sauce Details Ingredients: 11 Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces Branded Analysis 40 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 44	Old Fashioned Seasonal Lemo... Louisburg Cider Mill Old Fashioned Seasonal Lemonade Louisburg Cider Mill	240.0ml	22.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	22.0g	110
Full Name Old Fashioned Seasonal Lemonade Details Ingredients: 8 Soda Branded Analysis 44 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Fruity Candy Canes, Cherry,... Walgreens Co. Fruity Candy Canes, Cherry, Blueberry And Raspberry Walgreens Co.	13.0g	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	8.0g	50
Full Name Fruity Candy Canes, Cherry, Blueberry And Raspberry Details Ingredients: 10 Candy Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 22	Pockin Fruits Soft Drink Not A Branded Item Pockin Fruits Soft Drink Not A Branded Item	60.0ml	11.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g	40
Full Name Pockin Fruits Soft Drink Details Ingredients: 11 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Branded Analysis 22 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 40	Crunchy Fruit Flavored Snacks Mount Franklin Foods Llc Crunchy Fruit Flavored Snacks Mount Franklin Foods Llc	22.7g	20.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	19.0g	80
Full Name Crunchy Fruit Flavored Snacks Details Ingredients: 24 Candy Branded Analysis 40 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 34	Nice!, Candy, Butterscotch ... Walgreens Co. Nice!, Candy, Butterscotch Discs, Butterscotch Discs Walgreens Co.	18.0g	17.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	70
Full Name Nice!, Candy, Butterscotch Discs, Butterscotch Discs Details Ingredients: 7 Candy Branded Analysis 34 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 98	Fanta, Soda, Mango, Mango Coca Cola Usa Operations Fanta, Soda, Mango, Mango Coca Cola Usa Operations	355.0ml	49.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	48.0g	181
Full Name Fanta, Soda, Mango, Mango Details Ingredients: 9 Soda Branded Analysis 98 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 100	Chick It Out, Swirl Pop, Tr... Walgreens Co. Chick It Out, Swirl Pop, Tropical Fruit, Tropical Fruit Walgreens Co.	85.0g	85.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	68.0g	340
Full Name Chick It Out, Swirl Pop, Tropical Fruit, Tropical Fruit Details Ingredients: 12 Candy Branded Analysis 100 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 66	Welch's, Essentials Juice C... Welch Foods Inc Welch's, Essentials Juice Cocktail With Vitamins C,D & Calcium, Cherry Pomegr... Welch Foods Inc	240.0ml	33.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	32.0g	130
Full Name Welch's, Essentials Juice Cocktail With Vitamins C,D & Calcium, Cherry Pomegranate, Cherry Pomegranate Details Ingredients: 16 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 66 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Giant, Strawberry Spread, S... Ahold Usa, Inc. Giant, Strawberry Spread, Strawberry, Strawberry Ahold Usa, Inc.	20.0g	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	9.0g	50
Full Name Giant, Strawberry Spread, Strawberry, Strawberry Details Ingredients: 8 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Charms, Sweet Pops, Cherry ... Charms Company Charms, Sweet Pops, Cherry And Blue Razz Berry, Cherry And Blue Razz Berry Charms Company	16.0g	14.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g	60
Full Name Charms, Sweet Pops, Cherry And Blue Razz Berry, Cherry And Blue Razz Berry Details Ingredients: 8 Candy Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Charms, Fluffy Stuff, Cotto... Charms Company Charms, Fluffy Stuff, Cotton Candy, Pops, Pops Charms Company	16.0g	14.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g	60
Full Name Charms, Fluffy Stuff, Cotton Candy, Pops, Pops Details Ingredients: 5 Candy Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 100	Coca Cola With Cherry Flavo... Coca Cola Usa Operations Coca Cola With Cherry Flavor, Cherry Coca Cola Usa Operations	473.0ml	56.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	56.0g	199
Full Name Coca Cola With Cherry Flavor, Cherry Details Ingredients: 6 Soda Branded Analysis 100 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Badger Max, Sports Drink, A... Essentails Studio Badger Max, Sports Drink, Arctic Impact, Arctic Impact Essentails Studio	240.0ml	14.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	14.0g	50
Full Name Badger Max, Sports Drink, Arctic Impact, Arctic Impact Details Ingredients: 11 Sport Drinks Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 36	Tamarindo Lollipop, Hot Int... Hershey Mexico, S.A. De C.V. Tamarindo Lollipop, Hot Intenso Hershey Mexico, S.A. De C.V.	21.0g	18.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	14.0g	80
Full Name Tamarindo Lollipop, Hot Intenso Details Ingredients: 7 Candy Branded Analysis 36 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 46	Pelon Pelo Rico, Soft Candy... Hershey Mexico, S.A. De C.V. Pelon Pelo Rico, Soft Candy, Watermelon, Watermelon Hershey Mexico, S.A. De C.V.	28.0g	23.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	21.0g	90
Full Name Pelon Pelo Rico, Soft Candy, Watermelon, Watermelon Details Ingredients: 2 Candy Branded Analysis 46 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 96	Mello Yello, Flavored Soda,... Coca Cola Usa Operations Mello Yello, Flavored Soda, Peach Citrus, Peach Citrus Coca Cola Usa Operations	360.0ml	48.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	47.0g	180
Full Name Mello Yello, Flavored Soda, Peach Citrus, Peach Citrus Details Ingredients: 11 Soda Branded Analysis 96 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 78	Hansen's, Natural Cane Soda... Coca Cola Usa Operations Hansen's, Natural Cane Soda, Key Lime Twist, Key Lime Twist Coca Cola Usa Operations	355.0ml	39.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	39.0g	149
Full Name Hansen's, Natural Cane Soda, Key Lime Twist, Key Lime Twist Details Ingredients: 4 Soda Branded Analysis 78 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 84	Maud Borup, Cotton Candy, C... Maud Borup, Inc. Maud Borup, Cotton Candy, Cherry, Cherry Maud Borup, Inc.	42.0g	42.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	42.0g	160
Full Name Maud Borup, Cotton Candy, Cherry, Cherry Details Ingredients: 3 Candy Branded Analysis 84 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 96	Brisk, Strawberry Melon Pepsi Cola North America Inc. Brisk, Strawberry Melon Pepsi Cola North America Inc.	591.0ml	48.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	48.0g	177
Full Name Brisk, Strawberry Melon Details Ingredients: 17 Iced & Bottle Tea Branded Analysis 96 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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