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: 76	Assorted Fruit Sours Mountain Man Nut & Fruit Co. Assorted Fruit Sours Mountain Man Nut & Fruit Co.	42.0g	38.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	30.0g	150
Full Name Assorted Fruit Sours Details Ingredients: 25 Candy Branded Analysis 76 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 72	Canada Dry, Ginger Ale, Bla... Dr. Pepper/Seven Up, Inc. Canada Dry, Ginger Ale, Blackberry, Blackberry Dr. Pepper/Seven Up, Inc.	355.0ml	36.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	36.0g	138
Full Name Canada Dry, Ginger Ale, Blackberry, Blackberry Details Ingredients: 8 Soda Branded Analysis 72 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 38	Sweetened Iced Tea Mix, Lem... Winn Dixie Stores, Inc. Sweetened Iced Tea Mix, Lemon Flavored Winn Dixie Stores, Inc.	19.0g	19.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	19.0g	80
Full Name Sweetened Iced Tea Mix, Lemon Flavored Details Ingredients: 8 Powdered Drinks Branded Analysis 38 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 70	Sour Slices Snack World, Llc Sour Slices Snack World, Llc	40.0g	35.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	25.0g	130
Full Name Sour Slices Details Ingredients: 15 Candy Branded Analysis 70 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 42	Organic Peach Black Tea, Peach Star Markets Co. Organic Peach Black Tea, Peach Star Markets Co.	500.0ml	21.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	20.0g	80
Full Name Organic Peach Black Tea, Peach Details Ingredients: 5 Iced & Bottle Tea Branded Analysis 42 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Lemon Drops Snack World, Llc Lemon Drops Snack World, Llc	15.0g	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g	55
Full Name Lemon Drops Details Ingredients: 5 Candy Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 72	Soda, Lemon Lime Walgreens Co. Soda, Lemon Lime Walgreens Co.	360.0ml	36.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	36.0g	151
Full Name Soda, Lemon Lime Details Ingredients: 5 Soda Branded Analysis 72 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 82	Soda, Orange Walgreens Co. Soda, Orange Walgreens Co.	360.0ml	41.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	41.0g	169
Full Name Soda, Orange Details Ingredients: 8 Soda Branded Analysis 82 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Organic Bbq Sauce, Exxxtra Hot P. K. Kinder Co., Inc. Organic Bbq Sauce, Exxxtra Hot P. K. Kinder Co., Inc.	34.0g	14.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	13.0g	60
Full Name Organic Bbq Sauce, Exxxtra Hot Details Ingredients: 24 Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 22	Bbq Sauce, California Gold P. K. Kinder Co., Inc. Bbq Sauce, California Gold P. K. Kinder Co., Inc.	34.0g	11.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	10.0g	50
Full Name Bbq Sauce, California Gold Details Ingredients: 32 Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Branded Analysis 22 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Organic Bbq Sauce, Hot P. K. Kinder Co., Inc. Organic Bbq Sauce, Hot P. K. Kinder Co., Inc.	34.0g	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	14.0g	60
Full Name Organic Bbq Sauce, Hot Details Ingredients: 24 Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Bbq Sauce, Sweet Sriracha P. K. Kinder Co., Inc. Bbq Sauce, Sweet Sriracha P. K. Kinder Co., Inc.	34.0g	14.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	50
Full Name Bbq Sauce, Sweet Sriracha Details Ingredients: 29 Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 58	Jelly Bean & Sticker Filled... Ross Acquisition Inc. Jelly Bean & Sticker Filled Eggs Ross Acquisition Inc.	32.0g	29.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	20.0g	120
Full Name Jelly Bean & Sticker Filled Eggs Details Ingredients: 17 Candy Branded Analysis 58 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 40	Flavoring Syrup, Bourbon Ca... R. Torre & Co.Inc. Flavoring Syrup, Bourbon Caramel R. Torre & Co.Inc.	30.0ml	20.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	20.0g	80
Full Name Flavoring Syrup, Bourbon Caramel Details Ingredients: 7 Syrups & Molasses Branded Analysis 40 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 34	Sweet Barbecue Sauce Target Stores Sweet Barbecue Sauce Target Stores	37.0g	17.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	15.0g	70
Full Name Sweet Barbecue Sauce Details Ingredients: 16 Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Branded Analysis 34 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Bourbon Barrel Maple Syrup Maple Craft Foods, Llc Bourbon Barrel Maple Syrup Maple Craft Foods, Llc	15.0ml	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	13.0g	50
Full Name Bourbon Barrel Maple Syrup Details Ingredients: 2 Syrups & Molasses Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 70	Original High Potency Ginseng Ginseng Up Corporation Original High Potency Ginseng Ginseng Up Corporation	355.0ml	35.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	35.0g	138
Full Name Original High Potency Ginseng Details Ingredients: 9 Iced & Bottle Tea Branded Analysis 70 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 100	Canada Dry, Flavored Soda, ... Dr. Pepper/Seven Up, Inc. Canada Dry, Flavored Soda, Wild Cherry, Wild Cherry Dr. Pepper/Seven Up, Inc.	591.0ml	70.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	69.0g	260
Full Name Canada Dry, Flavored Soda, Wild Cherry, Wild Cherry Details Ingredients: 7 Soda Branded Analysis 100 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Candied Jalapeno Slices Alberto's Food Products Inc Candied Jalapeno Slices Alberto's Food Products Inc	31.0g	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g	50
Full Name Candied Jalapeno Slices Details Ingredients: 5 Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 42	Real Fruit Bars, Strawberry Winn Dixie Stores, Inc. Real Fruit Bars, Strawberry Winn Dixie Stores, Inc.	89.0g	21.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	20.0g	80
Full Name Real Fruit Bars, Strawberry Details Ingredients: 6 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Branded Analysis 42 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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