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: 78	Flavored Soda, Lemon Lime Sierra Mist Flavored Soda, Lemon Lime Sierra Mist	473.0ml	39.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	39.0g	151
Full Name Flavored Soda, Lemon Lime Details Ingredients: 7 Soda Branded Analysis 78 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 54	Flavored Soda, Lemon Berry ... Stubborn Soda Flavored Soda, Lemon Berry Acai Stubborn Soda	355.0ml	27.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	26.0g	99
Full Name Flavored Soda, Lemon Berry Acai Details Ingredients: 13 Soda Branded Analysis 54 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 80	Cherry Cola Shurfine Cherry Cola Shurfine	354.0ml	40.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	40.0g	159
Full Name Cherry Cola Details Ingredients: 6 Soda Branded Analysis 80 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 98	Caffeine Free Peach Soda Shurfine Caffeine Free Peach Soda Shurfine	354.0ml	49.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	49.0g	198
Full Name Caffeine Free Peach Soda Details Ingredients: 7 Soda Branded Analysis 98 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 24	Anytime Hydration Drink Mix... Skratch Labs Anytime Hydration Drink Mix, Lemon & Lime Skratch Labs	13.0g	12.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g	50
Full Name Anytime Hydration Drink Mix, Lemon & Lime Details Ingredients: 13 Powdered Drinks Branded Analysis 24 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 34	Watermelon Jammers Drink Kraft Heinz Foods Company Watermelon Jammers Drink Kraft Heinz Foods Company	354.0ml	17.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	16.0g	71
Full Name Watermelon Jammers Drink Details Ingredients: 9 Other Drinks Branded Analysis 34 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 64	Hot Lips Gummy Candy, Cinnamon Allan Hot Lips Gummy Candy, Cinnamon Allan	39.0g	32.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	23.0g	130
Full Name Hot Lips Gummy Candy, Cinnamon Details Ingredients: 1 Candy Branded Analysis 64 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 66	Big Foot Gummy Candy, Sour ... Allan Big Foot Gummy Candy, Sour Blue Raspberry Allan	39.0g	33.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	23.0g	130
Full Name Big Foot Gummy Candy, Sour Blue Raspberry Details Ingredients: 2 Candy Branded Analysis 66 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Strawberry Banana Flavored ... Kraft Heinz Foods Company Strawberry Banana Flavored Juice Drink Blend From Concentrate Kraft Heinz Foods Company	177.0ml	14.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	13.0g	60
Full Name Strawberry Banana Flavored Juice Drink Blend From Concentrate Details Ingredients: 6 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 60	Mtn Dew, Soda, Typhoon, Typ... Pepsi Cola North America Inc. Mtn Dew, Soda, Typhoon, Typhoon Pepsi Cola North America Inc.	240.0ml	30.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	30.0g	110
Full Name Mtn Dew, Soda, Typhoon, Typhoon Details Ingredients: 13 Soda Branded Analysis 60 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Mini Candy Canes, Peppermint Target Corporation Mini Candy Canes, Peppermint Target Corporation	13.0g	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	10.0g	50
Full Name Mini Candy Canes, Peppermint Details Ingredients: 5 Candy Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 80	Fruit Delights Metro Candy Sales Fruit Delights Metro Candy Sales	40.0g	40.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	32.0g	160
Full Name Fruit Delights Details Ingredients: 6 Candy Branded Analysis 80 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 36	Bubble Gum El Bubble Bubble Gum El Bubble	20.0g	18.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	15.0g	70
Full Name Bubble Gum Details Ingredients: 8 Candy Branded Analysis 36 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 74	Ginger Ale Harris Teeter Inc. Ginger Ale Harris Teeter Inc.	354.0ml	37.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	37.0g	142
Full Name Ginger Ale Details Ingredients: 6 Soda Branded Analysis 74 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 32	Sharkleberry Fin Strawberry... Kraft Heinz Foods Company Sharkleberry Fin Strawberry Orange Punch Jammers Flavored Drink Kraft Heinz Foods Company	354.0ml	16.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	16.0g	71
Full Name Sharkleberry Fin Strawberry Orange Punch Jammers Flavored Drink Details Ingredients: 8 Other Drinks Branded Analysis 32 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 38	Organic Bunny Fruit Snacks,... General Mills, Inc. Organic Bunny Fruit Snacks, Berry Patch General Mills, Inc.	23.0g	19.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g	70
Full Name Organic Bunny Fruit Snacks, Berry Patch Details Ingredients: 14 Candy Branded Analysis 38 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 62	Mountain Dew, Code Red, Fla... Pepsi Cola North America Inc. Mountain Dew, Code Red, Flavored Dew Soda, Cherry, Cherry Pepsi Cola North America Inc.	240.0ml	31.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	31.0g	110
Full Name Mountain Dew, Code Red, Flavored Dew Soda, Cherry, Cherry Details Ingredients: 15 Soda Branded Analysis 62 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Bah Humbug Gourmet Du Village Bah Humbug Gourmet Du Village	18.0g	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	60
Full Name Bah Humbug Details Ingredients: 7 Cookies & Biscuits Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 80	Sprite, Lemon Lime Soda, Le... Coca Cola Usa Operations Sprite, Lemon Lime Soda, Lemon Lime Coca Cola Usa Operations	370.0ml	40.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	40.0g	152
Full Name Sprite, Lemon Lime Soda, Lemon Lime Details Ingredients: 6 Soda Branded Analysis 80 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 58	Alta Palla, Sparkling Blood... Hiball Inc. Alta Palla, Sparkling Blood Orange Beverage Hiball Inc.	355.0ml	29.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	29.0g	121
Full Name Alta Palla, Sparkling Blood Orange Beverage Details Ingredients: 5 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 58 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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