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: 54	Fruit Mix Assorted Fruit Fl... Ferrara Candy Company Fruit Mix Assorted Fruit Flavor Chewy Candies Ferrara Candy Company	31.0g	27.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	22.0g	110
Full Name Fruit Mix Assorted Fruit Flavor Chewy Candies Details Ingredients: 21 Candy Branded Analysis 54 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 82	Caffeine Free Orange Soda, ... Hy Vee, Inc. Caffeine Free Orange Soda, Orange Hy Vee, Inc.	360.0ml	41.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	41.0g	169
Full Name Caffeine Free Orange Soda, Orange Details Ingredients: 9 Soda Branded Analysis 82 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 82	Cane Sugar Soda, Blue Berry... 7 Eleven, Inc. Cane Sugar Soda, Blue Berry Lemonade 7 Eleven, Inc.	355.0ml	41.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	41.0g	170
Full Name Cane Sugar Soda, Blue Berry Lemonade Details Ingredients: 10 Soda Branded Analysis 82 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 58	Orange, Cherry, Grape Flavo... Good Humor Breyers Ice Cream Orange, Cherry, Grape Flavored Ice Pops, Orange, Cherry, Grape Good Humor Breyers Ice Cream	148.0g	29.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	21.0g	120
Full Name Orange, Cherry, Grape Flavored Ice Pops, Orange, Cherry, Grape Details Ingredients: 16 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Branded Analysis 58 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 84	Cane Sugar Soda, Green Apple 7 Eleven, Inc. Cane Sugar Soda, Green Apple 7 Eleven, Inc.	355.0ml	42.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	41.0g	170
Full Name Cane Sugar Soda, Green Apple Details Ingredients: 9 Soda Branded Analysis 84 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Candy Cane Pole, Cherry Fourstar Group Usa Inc. Candy Cane Pole, Cherry Fourstar Group Usa Inc.	14.0g	14.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	9.0g	60
Full Name Candy Cane Pole, Cherry Details Ingredients: 9 Candy Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 54	Lemonade With Pulp, Raspberry Price Chopper Supermarkets Lemonade With Pulp, Raspberry Price Chopper Supermarkets	240.0ml	27.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	26.0g	110
Full Name Lemonade With Pulp, Raspberry Details Ingredients: 6 Soda Branded Analysis 54 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 58	Lemonade With Pulp, Traditi... Price Chopper Supermarkets Lemonade With Pulp, Traditional Price Chopper Supermarkets	240.0ml	29.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	27.0g	120
Full Name Lemonade With Pulp, Traditional Details Ingredients: 4 Soda Branded Analysis 58 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 32	Cherry Pineapple Swirl Flav... Good Humor Breyers Ice Cream Cherry Pineapple Swirl Flavored Cherry And Pineapple Ice Pops Frozen Confecti... Good Humor Breyers Ice Cream	80.0g	16.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	60
Full Name Cherry Pineapple Swirl Flavored Cherry And Pineapple Ice Pops Frozen Confection Big Stick Details Ingredients: 14 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Branded Analysis 32 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Treat Bars, Strawberry Dean Foods Company Treat Bars, Strawberry Dean Foods Company	79.0g	14.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	60
Full Name Treat Bars, Strawberry Details Ingredients: 7 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 34	Assorted Bubble Gum Filled ... Charms Company Assorted Bubble Gum Filled Blow Pop Charms Company	18.0g	17.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	13.0g	70
Full Name Assorted Bubble Gum Filled Blow Pop Details Ingredients: 11 Candy Branded Analysis 34 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 32	Candy Stick & Dip Frankford Candy, Llc Candy Stick & Dip Frankford Candy, Llc	17.0g	16.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	16.0g	60
Full Name Candy Stick & Dip Details Ingredients: 8 Candy Branded Analysis 32 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 70	Mini Gum Balls Setton International Foods Inc Mini Gum Balls Setton International Foods Inc	40.0g	35.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	35.0g	140
Full Name Mini Gum Balls Details Ingredients: 17 Chewing Gum & Mints Branded Analysis 70 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 66	Cinnamon Jelly Hearts Holiday Candy Corp, Inc. Cinnamon Jelly Hearts Holiday Candy Corp, Inc.	39.0g	33.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	23.0g	130
Full Name Cinnamon Jelly Hearts Details Ingredients: 6 Candy Branded Analysis 66 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 68	Juju Hearts Holiday Candy Corp, Inc. Juju Hearts Holiday Candy Corp, Inc.	39.0g	34.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	20.0g	140
Full Name Juju Hearts Details Ingredients: 9 Candy Branded Analysis 68 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 78	Conversation Hearts Holiday Candy Corp, Inc. Conversation Hearts Holiday Candy Corp, Inc.	40.0g	39.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	38.0g	160
Full Name Conversation Hearts Details Ingredients: 12 Candy Branded Analysis 78 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 36	Toffee Caramel Ice Cream Mix Nostalgia Products Group Llc Toffee Caramel Ice Cream Mix Nostalgia Products Group Llc	19.0g	18.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	17.0g	70
Full Name Toffee Caramel Ice Cream Mix Details Ingredients: 17 Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes Branded Analysis 36 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 74	Slices, Orange David Peyser/Fox Knapp/Mv Sport Slices, Orange David Peyser/Fox Knapp/Mv Sport	43.0g	37.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	24.0g	150
Full Name Slices, Orange Details Ingredients: 7 Candy Branded Analysis 74 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Cherry Pops Valentine Pops ... Tootsie Roll Industries Inc. Cherry Pops Valentine Pops & Cards Tootsie Roll Industries Inc.	17.0g	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g	60
Full Name Cherry Pops Valentine Pops & Cards Details Ingredients: 13 Candy Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 54	Hot Cocoa Mix, White Chocolate Too Good Gourmet, Inc. Hot Cocoa Mix, White Chocolate Too Good Gourmet, Inc.	28.0g	27.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	20.0g	110
Full Name Hot Cocoa Mix, White Chocolate Details Ingredients: 17 Powdered Drinks Branded Analysis 54 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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