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: 34	Sweet Baby Ray's, Honey Bar... Sweet Baby Rays Inc. Sweet Baby Ray's, Honey Barbecue Sauce Sweet Baby Rays Inc.	37.0g	17.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	15.0g	70
Full Name Sweet Baby Ray's, Honey Barbecue Sauce Details Ingredients: 17 Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Branded Analysis 34 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 20	Candy Pieces Ross Acquisition Inc. Candy Pieces Ross Acquisition Inc.	10.0g	10.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	9.0g	40
Full Name Candy Pieces Details Ingredients: 13 Candy Branded Analysis 20 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 46	Jell Dessert, Lemon Stitch Golf Holdings Inc. Jell Dessert, Lemon Stitch Golf Holdings Inc.	125.0g	23.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	22.0g	90
Full Name Jell Dessert, Lemon Details Ingredients: 7 Gelatin, Gels, Pectins & Desserts Branded Analysis 46 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 20	Classic Grape Jelly The Jam Stand Classic Grape Jelly The Jam Stand	18.0g	10.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	10.0g	40
Full Name Classic Grape Jelly Details Ingredients: 4 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 20 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 74	Superior Cola Soda Riverhorse, Inc. Superior Cola Soda Riverhorse, Inc.	355.0ml	37.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	36.0g	149
Full Name Superior Cola Soda Details Ingredients: 8 Soda Branded Analysis 74 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 48	Hard Brown Sugar Candy Mr. Beverages Old Time Cocktail Mixes Hard Brown Sugar Candy Mr. Beverages Old Time Cocktail Mixes	28.0g	24.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	23.0g	100
Full Name Hard Brown Sugar Candy Details Ingredients: 1 Candy Branded Analysis 48 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 50	Drink Mix, Orange Delight Blue Chip Group Inc. Drink Mix, Orange Delight Blue Chip Group Inc.	26.0g	25.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	24.0g	100
Full Name Drink Mix, Orange Delight Details Ingredients: 7 Powdered Drinks Branded Analysis 50 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 60	Light Corn Syrup, The Original Griffin Food Company Light Corn Syrup, The Original Griffin Food Company	30.0ml	30.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	10.0g	120
Full Name Light Corn Syrup, The Original Details Ingredients: 3 Syrups & Molasses Branded Analysis 60 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 56	Fresh Choices, Soda Hot Stop Foods Fresh Choices, Soda Hot Stop Foods	240.0ml	28.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	28.0g	101
Full Name Fresh Choices, Soda Details Ingredients: 9 Soda Branded Analysis 56 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Hearts Love Mix Ferrara Candy Company Hearts Love Mix Ferrara Candy Company	15.0g	14.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	13.0g	60
Full Name Hearts Love Mix Details Ingredients: 7 Candy Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 32	Natural Glucose & Electroly... The Glukos Company Natural Glucose & Electrolyte Drink The Glukos Company	240.0ml	16.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	16.0g	60
Full Name Natural Glucose & Electrolyte Drink Details Ingredients: 8 Other Drinks Branded Analysis 32 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Glucose Gel Walgreens Co. Glucose Gel Walgreens Co.	33.0g	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	15.0g	60
Full Name Glucose Gel Details Ingredients: 10 Milk Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Fast Acting Glucosse Perrigo Company Fast Acting Glucosse Perrigo Company	33.0g	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	15.0g	60
Full Name Fast Acting Glucosse Details Ingredients: 10 Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 32	Glucose Gel Instant Energy Cvs Pharmacy, Inc. Glucose Gel Instant Energy Cvs Pharmacy, Inc.	33.0g	16.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	15.0g	60
Full Name Glucose Gel Instant Energy Details Ingredients: 10 Gelatin, Gels, Pectins & Desserts Branded Analysis 32 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 38	Marco Polo, Strawberry Candy Adria Imports Inc. Marco Polo, Strawberry Candy Adria Imports Inc.	20.0g	19.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	18.0g	76
Full Name Marco Polo, Strawberry Candy Details Ingredients: 6 Candy Branded Analysis 38 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 36	Hickory & Brown Sugar Barbe... Meijer, Inc. Hickory & Brown Sugar Barbecue Sauce Meijer, Inc.	37.0g	18.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	15.0g	70
Full Name Hickory & Brown Sugar Barbecue Sauce Details Ingredients: 17 Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Branded Analysis 36 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Pitted Sour Cherry Kradjian Importing Co., Inc. Pitted Sour Cherry Kradjian Importing Co., Inc.	20.0g	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	48
Full Name Pitted Sour Cherry Details Ingredients: 2 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 24	Pure Pear Preserves A.M. Braswell, Jr. Food Co. Inc. Pure Pear Preserves A.M. Braswell, Jr. Food Co. Inc.	14.0g	12.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	10.0g	50
Full Name Pure Pear Preserves Details Ingredients: 4 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 24 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Honey Bees Candy Honey World Inc. Honey Bees Candy Honey World Inc.	14.0g	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	9.0g	50
Full Name Honey Bees Candy Details Ingredients: 3 Candy Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Raspberry Organic Preserves Meijer, Inc. Raspberry Organic Preserves Meijer, Inc.	20.0g	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	50
Full Name Raspberry Organic Preserves Details Ingredients: 4 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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