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: 74	Red Fish Mix Candy, Cherry Ferrara Candy Company Red Fish Mix Candy, Cherry Ferrara Candy Company	43.0g	37.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	23.0g	150
Full Name Red Fish Mix Candy, Cherry Details Ingredients: 9 Candy Branded Analysis 74 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 46	Mustache Lollipop, Cherry Dillon Companies, Inc. Mustache Lollipop, Cherry Dillon Companies, Inc.	28.0g	23.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	21.0g	90
Full Name Mustache Lollipop, Cherry Details Ingredients: 12 Candy Branded Analysis 46 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 66	Jelly Hearts Candy, Cinnamon Dillon Companies, Inc. Jelly Hearts Candy, Cinnamon Dillon Companies, Inc.	40.0g	33.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	22.0g	130
Full Name Jelly Hearts Candy, Cinnamon Details Ingredients: 6 Candy Branded Analysis 66 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Ring Pop Candy, Cherry The Topps Company, Inc. Ring Pop Candy, Cherry The Topps Company, Inc.	14.0g	14.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g	60
Full Name Ring Pop Candy, Cherry Details Ingredients: 6 Candy Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Marmalades, Orange, Lime & ... Entertainment Production House Inc. Marmalades, Orange, Lime & Ginger Entertainment Production House Inc.	21.0g	14.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	50
Full Name Marmalades, Orange, Lime & Ginger Details Ingredients: 5 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Grapefruit & Lemon Marmalades Entertainment Production House Inc. Grapefruit & Lemon Marmalades Entertainment Production House Inc.	21.0g	14.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	50
Full Name Grapefruit & Lemon Marmalades Details Ingredients: 4 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 42	Peach Tea Arcadia Farms, Llc Peach Tea Arcadia Farms, Llc	240.0ml	21.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	21.0g	79
Full Name Peach Tea Details Ingredients: 7 Iced & Bottle Tea Branded Analysis 42 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 32	Jamaica Flavored Hibiscus D... Genercon Outdoor Living Company Jamaica Flavored Hibiscus Drink Mix Genercon Outdoor Living Company	17.0g	16.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	15.0g	70
Full Name Jamaica Flavored Hibiscus Drink Mix Details Ingredients: 10 Powdered Drinks Branded Analysis 32 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 42	Pina Colada Naturally Flavo... Grupo Dilcomer, S.A. De C.V. Pina Colada Naturally Flavored Drink Mix Grupo Dilcomer, S.A. De C.V.	22.0g	21.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	21.0g	80
Full Name Pina Colada Naturally Flavored Drink Mix Details Ingredients: 17 Powdered Drinks Branded Analysis 42 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 68	Jellybeans, Original Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company Jellybeans, Original Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company	40.0g	34.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	27.0g	140
Full Name Jellybeans, Original Details Ingredients: 14 Candy Branded Analysis 68 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 50	Lemon Decaffeinated Iced Te... 4 C Foods Corp. Lemon Decaffeinated Iced Tea Mix 4 C Foods Corp.	25.0g	25.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	22.0g	100
Full Name Lemon Decaffeinated Iced Tea Mix Details Ingredients: 6 Powdered Drinks Branded Analysis 50 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 50	Green Tea With Honey Iced T... 4 C Foods Corp. Green Tea With Honey Iced Tea Mix 4 C Foods Corp.	25.0g	25.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	23.0g	100
Full Name Green Tea With Honey Iced Tea Mix Details Ingredients: 6 Powdered Drinks Branded Analysis 50 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 34	Iced Tea Mix, Peach 4 C Foods Corp. Iced Tea Mix, Peach 4 C Foods Corp.	18.0g	17.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	17.0g	70
Full Name Iced Tea Mix, Peach Details Ingredients: 6 Powdered Drinks Branded Analysis 34 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Roundy's, The Candy Shoppe,... Finlay Extracts & Ingredients Usa, Inc. Roundy's, The Candy Shoppe, Starlight Mints Finlay Extracts & Ingredients Usa, Inc.	15.0g	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g	60
Full Name Roundy's, The Candy Shoppe, Starlight Mints Details Ingredients: 5 Chewing Gum & Mints Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 64	Slim Fish, Assorted World Consolidated Industries Slim Fish, Assorted World Consolidated Industries	38.0g	32.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	23.0g	130
Full Name Slim Fish, Assorted Details Ingredients: 12 Candy Branded Analysis 64 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 34	Juice Drink, Fruit Juicy Red Mott's Llp Juice Drink, Fruit Juicy Red Mott's Llp	200.0ml	17.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	16.0g	60
Full Name Juice Drink, Fruit Juicy Red Details Ingredients: 18 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 34 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 68	Sour Chewy Candy Bite, Lemo... Leaf, Inc. Sour Chewy Candy Bite, Lemon Lime Leaf, Inc.	40.0g	34.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	26.0g	130
Full Name Sour Chewy Candy Bite, Lemon Lime Details Ingredients: 1 Candy Branded Analysis 68 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Crunch'n Chew Candy, Carame... Leaf, Inc. Crunch'n Chew Candy, Caramel Apple Leaf, Inc.	15.0g	14.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g	60
Full Name Crunch'n Chew Candy, Caramel Apple Details Ingredients: 1 Candy Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 72	Jelly Beans, Strawberry, Or... Leaf, Inc. Jelly Beans, Strawberry, Orange, Blue Raspberry, Grape, Watermelon, Green Apple Leaf, Inc.	40.0g	36.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	26.0g	140
Full Name Jelly Beans, Strawberry, Orange, Blue Raspberry, Grape, Watermelon, Green Apple Details Ingredients: 1 Candy Branded Analysis 72 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 66	Golazo, Replenishing Electr... Olive Empire, Llc Golazo, Replenishing Electrolyte Drink, Hibiscus, Hibiscus Olive Empire, Llc	591.0ml	33.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	33.0g	130
Full Name Golazo, Replenishing Electrolyte Drink, Hibiscus, Hibiscus Details Ingredients: 7 Sport Drinks Branded Analysis 66 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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