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: 44	Lemon Lime Endurance Formul... The Quaker Oats Co./Gatorade Van Camp Lemon Lime Endurance Formula Thirst Quencher The Quaker Oats Co./Gatorade Van Camp	360.0ml	22.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	13.0g	90
Full Name Lemon Lime Endurance Formula Thirst Quencher Details Ingredients: 14 Sport Drinks Branded Analysis 44 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 86	Creamy Red Birch Soda Reading Draft Birch Beer Inc. Creamy Red Birch Soda Reading Draft Birch Beer Inc.	355.0ml	43.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	42.0g	170
Full Name Creamy Red Birch Soda Details Ingredients: 8 Soda Branded Analysis 86 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 100	Dig 'N Dips Candy Stick & D... Frankford Candy, Llc Dig 'N Dips Candy Stick & Dip Valentine Candy Card Packets, Blue Raspberry, C... Frankford Candy, Llc	17.0g	16.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	16.0g	60
Full Name Dig 'N Dips Candy Stick & Dip Valentine Candy Card Packets, Blue Raspberry, Cherry, Vanilla Details Ingredients: 7 Candy Branded Analysis 100 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 100	Cherry Slices Lehi Valley Trading Company, Inc. Cherry Slices Lehi Valley Trading Company, Inc.	35.0g	31.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	17.0g	130
Full Name Cherry Slices Details Ingredients: 13 Candy Branded Analysis 100 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 100	Black Cherry, Lemon, Apple,... Stichler Products, Inc. Black Cherry, Lemon, Apple, Watermelon, Blue Raspberry Extreme Sour Hard Cand... Stichler Products, Inc.	16.0g	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	8.0g	50
Full Name Black Cherry, Lemon, Apple, Watermelon, Blue Raspberry Extreme Sour Hard Candy, Black Cherry, Lemon, Apple, Watermelon, Blue Raspberry Details Ingredients: 14 Candy Branded Analysis 100 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 100	Black Raspberry Jam Mrs. Miller's Homemade Noodles Ltd. Black Raspberry Jam Mrs. Miller's Homemade Noodles Ltd.	20.0g	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	50
Full Name Black Raspberry Jam Details Ingredients: 5 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 100 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 44	Fruit Punch + Berry Thirst ... The Quaker Oats Co./Gatorade Van Camp Fruit Punch + Berry Thirst Quencher The Quaker Oats Co./Gatorade Van Camp	360.0ml	22.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	21.0g	79
Full Name Fruit Punch + Berry Thirst Quencher Details Ingredients: 11 Sport Drinks Branded Analysis 44 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 100	Apple Habanero Bar B Q Sauce Head Country, Inc. Apple Habanero Bar B Q Sauce Head Country, Inc.	37.0g	21.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	21.0g	80
Full Name Apple Habanero Bar B Q Sauce Details Ingredients: 21 Other Cooking Sauces Branded Analysis 100 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 82	Pepsi Soda, 12 Fl Oz, 32 Count Pepsi Cola North America Inc. Pepsi Soda, 12 Fl Oz, 32 Count Pepsi Cola North America Inc.	355.0ml	41.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	41.0g	149
Full Name Pepsi Soda, 12 Fl Oz, 32 Count Details Ingredients: 8 Soda Branded Analysis 82 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 100	Pepsi Soda, 500 Ml Pepsi Cola North America Inc. Pepsi Soda, 500 Ml Pepsi Cola North America Inc.	500.0ml	58.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	58.0g	210
Full Name Pepsi Soda, 500 Ml Details Ingredients: 8 Soda Branded Analysis 100 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 84	Wild Cherry Soda Pepsi Cola North America Inc. Wild Cherry Soda Pepsi Cola North America Inc.	355.0ml	42.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	42.0g	160
Full Name Wild Cherry Soda Details Ingredients: 8 Soda Branded Analysis 84 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 52	Lemon Strawberry Real Itali... J&J Snack Foods Corp Lemon Strawberry Real Italian Ice J&J Snack Foods Corp	180.0ml	26.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	20.0g	101
Full Name Lemon Strawberry Real Italian Ice Details Ingredients: 15 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Branded Analysis 52 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 100	Tropical Fruit Punch, Golde... Leaf, Inc. Tropical Fruit Punch, Golden Pineapple, Lime, And Mango Hard Candy, Tropical ... Leaf, Inc.	18.0g	17.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g	70
Full Name Tropical Fruit Punch, Golden Pineapple, Lime, And Mango Hard Candy, Tropical Fruit Punch, Golden Pineapple, Lime, And Mango Details Ingredients: 1 Candy Branded Analysis 100 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 39	Dairy Free Organic Rainbow ... Jonnypops Llc Dairy Free Organic Rainbow Fruit Stacks Pops, Fruit Jonnypops Llc	56.0g	11.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	10.0g	45
Full Name Dairy Free Organic Rainbow Fruit Stacks Pops, Fruit Details Ingredients: 12 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Branded Analysis 39 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 100	Strawberry Lemonade Flavor ... Supervalu, Inc. Strawberry Lemonade Flavor Electrolyte Powder Supervalu, Inc.	17.0g	12.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	50
Full Name Strawberry Lemonade Flavor Electrolyte Powder Details Ingredients: 11 Specialty Formula Supplements Branded Analysis 100 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 100	Stripes Of Cherry And Blue ... Charms Company Stripes Of Cherry And Blue Razz Berry Flavors Sweet Pops, Berry Charms Company	16.0g	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g	60
Full Name Stripes Of Cherry And Blue Razz Berry Flavors Sweet Pops, Berry Details Ingredients: 8 Candy Branded Analysis 100 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 100	Fruit Slices Soft & Chewy C... Target Stores Fruit Slices Soft & Chewy Candy Target Stores	43.0g	39.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	25.0g	150
Full Name Fruit Slices Soft & Chewy Candy Details Ingredients: 8 Candy Branded Analysis 100 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 40	Bavarian Vanilla Filling Pinnacle Foods Group Llc Bavarian Vanilla Filling Pinnacle Foods Group Llc	89.0g	18.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	14.0g	80
Full Name Bavarian Vanilla Filling Details Ingredients: 16 Pastry Shells & Fillings Branded Analysis 40 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 55	Cherry Pie Filling Pinnacle Foods Group Llc Cherry Pie Filling Pinnacle Foods Group Llc	87.0g	24.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	19.0g	100
Full Name Cherry Pie Filling Details Ingredients: 11 Pastry Shells & Fillings Branded Analysis 55 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 54	Country Style Lemonade The Kroger Co. Country Style Lemonade The Kroger Co.	240.0ml	27.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	26.0g	110
Full Name Country Style Lemonade Details Ingredients: 6 Soda Branded Analysis 54 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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