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: 32	Naturally Flavored Soda, Va... Dry Soda Co. Naturally Flavored Soda, Vanilla Dry Soda Co.	355.0ml	16.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	16.0g	60
Full Name Naturally Flavored Soda, Vanilla Details Ingredients: 4 Soda Branded Analysis 32 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Celebrations Pops, Passion ... Adams & Brooks Inc Celebrations Pops, Passion Fruit Adams & Brooks Inc	15.0g	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	60
Full Name Celebrations Pops, Passion Fruit Details Ingredients: 15 Candy Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 76	Watermelon Slices Candy George J. Howe Company Watermelon Slices Candy George J. Howe Company	42.0g	38.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	19.0g	160
Full Name Watermelon Slices Candy Details Ingredients: 10 Candy Branded Analysis 76 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 44	Strawberry Lemonade From Co... 7 Eleven, Inc. Strawberry Lemonade From Concentrate 7 Eleven, Inc.	240.0ml	22.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	22.0g	91
Full Name Strawberry Lemonade From Concentrate Details Ingredients: 10 Soda Branded Analysis 44 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 42	Watermelon Mist Flavored Sm... The Quaker Oats Co./Gatorade Van Camp Watermelon Mist Flavored Smooth Finish Thirst Quencher The Quaker Oats Co./Gatorade Van Camp	355.0ml	21.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	21.0g	82
Full Name Watermelon Mist Flavored Smooth Finish Thirst Quencher Details Ingredients: 10 Sport Drinks Branded Analysis 42 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 44	Refresh Juice Drink, Tart C... Cheribundi, Inc. Refresh Juice Drink, Tart Cherry Cranberry Cheribundi, Inc.	240.0ml	22.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	20.0g	91
Full Name Refresh Juice Drink, Tart Cherry Cranberry Details Ingredients: 9 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 44 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 24	Lollipop Rings Imaginings 3 Lollipop Rings Imaginings 3	12.0g	12.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	10.0g	50
Full Name Lollipop Rings Details Ingredients: 26 Candy Branded Analysis 24 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Lolliheart Bee International, Inc. Lolliheart Bee International, Inc.	13.0g	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	50
Full Name Lolliheart Details Ingredients: 8 Candy Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 54	Disney, Mug With 2 Packets ... Ross Acquisition Inc. Disney, Mug With 2 Packets Of Chocolate Fudge Cocoa Mix Ross Acquisition Inc.	28.0g	27.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	21.0g	110
Full Name Disney, Mug With 2 Packets Of Chocolate Fudge Cocoa Mix Details Ingredients: 18 Candy Branded Analysis 54 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 50	Original Flavored Candy Gum... Leaf, Inc. Original Flavored Candy Gummies Leaf, Inc.	30.0g	25.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	18.0g	100
Full Name Original Flavored Candy Gummies Details Ingredients: 1 Candy Branded Analysis 50 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 48	Cranberry Sparkling Juice B... Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. Cranberry Sparkling Juice Beverage Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.	248.0ml	24.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	24.0g	89
Full Name Cranberry Sparkling Juice Beverage Details Ingredients: 10 Water Branded Analysis 48 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 34	Houdini, King Leo Peppermin... Houdini, Inc. Houdini, King Leo Peppermint Puffs Houdini, Inc.	17.0g	17.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	17.0g	70
Full Name Houdini, King Leo Peppermint Puffs Details Ingredients: 4 Candy Branded Analysis 34 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 66	Lemonade Flavored Beverage The Moran Group Incorporated Lemonade Flavored Beverage The Moran Group Incorporated	240.0ml	33.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	33.0g	130
Full Name Lemonade Flavored Beverage Details Ingredients: 11 Soda Branded Analysis 66 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 34	Grape & Strawberry Frozen Pop Calip Holdings Inc. Grape & Strawberry Frozen Pop Calip Holdings Inc.	77.0g	17.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	16.0g	70
Full Name Grape & Strawberry Frozen Pop Details Ingredients: 21 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Branded Analysis 34 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 54	Grape Cranberry Juice Drink... Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. Grape Cranberry Juice Drink From Concentrate Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.	240.0ml	27.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	26.0g	101
Full Name Grape Cranberry Juice Drink From Concentrate Details Ingredients: 12 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 54 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 68	Spice Drops Zachary Confections Inc Spice Drops Zachary Confections Inc	40.0g	34.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	22.0g	140
Full Name Spice Drops Details Ingredients: 5 Candy Branded Analysis 68 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 24	Assorted Organic Jungle Swi... J&J Snack Foods Corp Assorted Organic Jungle Swirls Smooth Fruit Sorbet Bars, Tropical Twirl Mango... J&J Snack Foods Corp	48.8ml	12.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	50
Full Name Assorted Organic Jungle Swirls Smooth Fruit Sorbet Bars, Tropical Twirl Mango Pineapple, Leaping Lime Cherry Lime, Flutter Berry Blueberry Lemon, Babble Berry Strawberry Pomegranate Details Ingredients: 34 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Branded Analysis 24 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 36	Strawberry Fruit Bars Calip Holdings Inc. Strawberry Fruit Bars Calip Holdings Inc.	84.0g	18.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	17.0g	70
Full Name Strawberry Fruit Bars Details Ingredients: 9 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Branded Analysis 36 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Simple Syrup Thirsty Ventures, Inc. Simple Syrup Thirsty Ventures, Inc.	30.0ml	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	13.0g	50
Full Name Simple Syrup Details Ingredients: 3 Alcohol Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Ginger Beer, Sparkling Cock... Thirsty Ventures, Inc. Ginger Beer, Sparkling Cocktail Mixer Thirsty Ventures, Inc.	130.0g	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	13.0g	49
Full Name Ginger Beer, Sparkling Cocktail Mixer Details Ingredients: 8 Soda Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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