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	Honey Barbecue Sauce Topco Associates, Inc. Honey Barbecue Sauce Topco Associates, Inc.	37.0g	17.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	15.0g	70
Full Name Honey Barbecue Sauce Details Ingredients: 18 Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Branded Analysis 34 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 54	Coke With Lime Flavor, Lime Coca Cola Usa Operations Coke With Lime Flavor, Lime Coca Cola Usa Operations	240.0ml	27.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	26.0g	101
Full Name Coke With Lime Flavor, Lime Details Ingredients: 8 Soda Branded Analysis 54 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 78	Coke With Lime Flavor, Lime Coca Cola Usa Operations Coke With Lime Flavor, Lime Coca Cola Usa Operations	355.0ml	39.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	39.0g	138
Full Name Coke With Lime Flavor, Lime Details Ingredients: 8 Soda Branded Analysis 78 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Gatorade G2 Low Calorie Blu... Pepsico Inc. Gatorade G2 Low Calorie Blueberry Pomegranate (8 16 Fluid Ounce) 128 Fluid... Pepsico Inc.	600.0ml	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	48
Full Name Gatorade G2 Low Calorie Blueberry Pomegranate (8 16 Fluid Ounce) 128 Fluid Ounce 8 Pack Plastic Bottle Details Ingredients: 10 Non Alcoholic Beverages Ready To Drink Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 56	Cranberry Pomegranate Flavo... Not A Branded Item Cranberry Pomegranate Flavored Juice Cocktail Blend From Concentrate Not A Branded Item	240.0ml	28.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	28.0g	110
Full Name Cranberry Pomegranate Flavored Juice Cocktail Blend From Concentrate Details Ingredients: 10 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 56 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 62	Sour Neon Worms Sweet Smiles Sour Neon Worms Sweet Smiles	40.0g	31.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	23.0g	130
Full Name Sour Neon Worms Details Ingredients: 15 Candy Branded Analysis 62 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Juice Drink, Red Berry Kraft Heinz Foods Company Juice Drink, Red Berry Kraft Heinz Foods Company	177.0ml	14.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	13.0g	50
Full Name Juice Drink, Red Berry Details Ingredients: 6 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 36	Barbecue Sauce, Hickory & B... Topco Associates, Inc. Barbecue Sauce, Hickory & Brown Sugar Topco Associates, Inc.	37.0g	18.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	15.0g	70
Full Name Barbecue Sauce, Hickory & Brown Sugar Details Ingredients: 18 Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Branded Analysis 36 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 50	Fanta, Soda, Grapefruit, Gr... Coca Cola Usa Operations Fanta, Soda, Grapefruit, Grapefruit Coca Cola Usa Operations	240.0ml	25.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	25.0g	91
Full Name Fanta, Soda, Grapefruit, Grapefruit Details Ingredients: 10 Soda Branded Analysis 50 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 36	Spoonita Flavored Candy, Ta... Tecnosweet Spoonita Flavored Candy, Tamarind Tecnosweet	20.0g	18.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	18.0g	70
Full Name Spoonita Flavored Candy, Tamarind Details Ingredients: 7 Candy Branded Analysis 36 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 100	Barq's, Root Beer Soda Coca Cola Usa Operations Barq's, Root Beer Soda Coca Cola Usa Operations	473.0ml	60.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	60.0g	222
Full Name Barq's, Root Beer Soda Details Ingredients: 8 Soda Branded Analysis 100 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Grape Flavored Juice Drink ... Kraft Heinz Foods Company Grape 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 Grape Flavored Juice Drink Blend From Concentrate Details Ingredients: 5 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 20	Sweet Candy (Azuki Milk) Kasugai Sweet Candy (Azuki Milk) Kasugai	11.0g	10.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	10.0g	45
Full Name Sweet Candy (Azuki Milk) Details Ingredients: 10 Candy Branded Analysis 20 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 100	Fanta, Soda, Orange, Orange Coca Cola Usa Operations Fanta, Soda, Orange, Orange Coca Cola Usa Operations	473.0ml	59.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	59.0g	222
Full Name Fanta, Soda, Orange, Orange Details Ingredients: 11 Soda Branded Analysis 100 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 100	Fanta, Soda, Pineapple, Pin... Coca Cola Usa Operations Fanta, Soda, Pineapple, Pineapple Coca Cola Usa Operations	473.0ml	64.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	64.0g	241
Full Name Fanta, Soda, Pineapple, Pineapple Details Ingredients: 11 Soda Branded Analysis 100 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 100	Sprite, Lemon Lime Soda, Le... Coca Cola Usa Operations Sprite, Lemon Lime Soda, Lemon Lime Coca Cola Usa Operations	473.0ml	51.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	51.0g	189
Full Name Sprite, Lemon Lime Soda, Lemon Lime Details Ingredients: 6 Soda Branded Analysis 100 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 34	Strawberry & Vanilla Flavor... Topco Associates, Inc. Strawberry & Vanilla Flavored Valentine's Candy Pops Topco Associates, Inc.	17.0g	17.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	70
Full Name Strawberry & Vanilla Flavored Valentine's Candy Pops Details Ingredients: 6 Candy Branded Analysis 34 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 72	Sprite, Lemon Lime Soda, Le... Coca Cola Usa Operations Sprite, Lemon Lime Soda, Lemon Lime Coca Cola Usa Operations	334.0ml	36.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	36.0g	130
Full Name Sprite, Lemon Lime Soda, Lemon Lime Details Ingredients: 6 Soda Branded Analysis 72 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 92	Cola Coca Cola Usa Operations Cola Coca Cola Usa Operations	414.0ml	46.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	46.0g	170
Full Name Cola Details Ingredients: 6 Soda Branded Analysis 92 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 90	Sprite, Lemon Lime Soda, Le... Coca Cola Usa Operations Sprite, Lemon Lime Soda, Lemon Lime Coca Cola Usa Operations	414.0ml	45.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	45.0g	170
Full Name Sprite, Lemon Lime Soda, Lemon Lime Details Ingredients: 6 Soda Branded Analysis 90 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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