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: 52	Fruit Juice Cocoktail, Mango 7 Eleven, Inc. Fruit Juice Cocoktail, Mango 7 Eleven, Inc.	236.5ml	26.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	25.0g	99
Full Name Fruit Juice Cocoktail, Mango Details Ingredients: 11 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 52 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 68	Ginger Beer Boylan Bottling Company Inc. Ginger Beer Boylan Bottling Company Inc.	296.0ml	34.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	34.0g	130
Full Name Ginger Beer Details Ingredients: 7 Soda Branded Analysis 68 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 62	Lemon Sorbet Oberweis Dairy, Inc. Lemon Sorbet Oberweis Dairy, Inc.	100.0g	31.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	25.0g	120
Full Name Lemon Sorbet Details Ingredients: 7 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Branded Analysis 62 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 60	Dessert, Strawberry Snowangel Records Dessert, Strawberry Snowangel Records	40.0g	30.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	20.0g	110
Full Name Dessert, Strawberry Details Ingredients: 4 Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings Branded Analysis 60 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 22	Mild Major Grey Chutney, Ma... Aqua Clear Tackle Mild Major Grey Chutney, Major Grey Aqua Clear Tackle	19.0g	11.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g	45
Full Name Mild Major Grey Chutney, Major Grey Details Ingredients: 9 Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes Branded Analysis 22 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Orange Marmalade Ahold Usa, Inc. Orange Marmalade Ahold Usa, Inc.	20.0g	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	9.0g	50
Full Name Orange Marmalade Details Ingredients: 7 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 20	18 Funky Fruit Candy Canes Family Dollar Stores Inc. 18 Funky Fruit Candy Canes Family Dollar Stores Inc.	10.0g	10.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	8.0g	40
Full Name 18 Funky Fruit Candy Canes Details Ingredients: 10 Candy Branded Analysis 20 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Merry Mix Candy Ferrara Candy Company Merry Mix Candy Ferrara Candy Company	15.0g	14.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	60
Full Name Merry Mix Candy Details Ingredients: 8 Candy Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 72	Gum Drops Tops Markets, Llc Gum Drops Tops Markets, Llc	39.0g	36.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	21.0g	140
Full Name Gum Drops Details Ingredients: 12 Candy Branded Analysis 72 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Spearmint Starlight Mints Family Dollar Stores Inc. Spearmint Starlight Mints Family Dollar Stores Inc.	15.0g	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g	60
Full Name Spearmint Starlight Mints Details Ingredients: 6 Candy Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Life Savers, Mints, Orange,... Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company Life Savers, Mints, Orange, Orange Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company	15.0g	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	14.0g	60
Full Name Life Savers, Mints, Orange, Orange Details Ingredients: 7 Chewing Gum & Mints Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 66	A Non Alcoholic Drink Mix, ... Welch Foods Inc A Non Alcoholic Drink Mix, Mango Bellini Welch Foods Inc	60.0ml	33.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	31.0g	130
Full Name A Non Alcoholic Drink Mix, Mango Bellini Details Ingredients: 10 Frozen Fruit & Fruit Juice Concentrates Branded Analysis 66 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 54	Sangria, Grape And Orange Welch Foods Inc Sangria, Grape And Orange Welch Foods Inc	60.0ml	27.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	26.0g	110
Full Name Sangria, Grape And Orange Details Ingredients: 8 Frozen Fruit & Fruit Juice Concentrates Branded Analysis 54 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 62	Sparkling Soda, French Berry Raley's Sparkling Soda, French Berry Raley's	240.0ml	31.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	31.0g	130
Full Name Sparkling Soda, French Berry Details Ingredients: 5 Soda Branded Analysis 62 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 60	Christmas Wreaths, Sugar Co... Raley's Christmas Wreaths, Sugar Coated Jellies In Pineapple, Lime And Cherry Raley's	36.0g	30.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	26.0g	120
Full Name Christmas Wreaths, Sugar Coated Jellies In Pineapple, Lime And Cherry Details Ingredients: 9 Candy Branded Analysis 60 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 70	Spice Drops, Spearmint And ... Raley's Spice Drops, Spearmint And Peppermint Raley's	42.0g	35.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	30.0g	140
Full Name Spice Drops, Spearmint And Peppermint Details Ingredients: 9 Candy Branded Analysis 70 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Life Savers, Mints Candy, W... Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company Life Savers, Mints Candy, Wint O Green, Wint O Green Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company	15.0g	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	14.0g	60
Full Name Life Savers, Mints Candy, Wint O Green, Wint O Green Details Ingredients: 4 Chewing Gum & Mints Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Level Life, Glucose Gel, St... Firefly New York, Llc Level Life, Glucose Gel, Strawberry Banana, Strawberry Banana Firefly New York, Llc	31.0g	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	15.0g	60
Full Name Level Life, Glucose Gel, Strawberry Banana, Strawberry Banana Details Ingredients: 7 Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 22	Chef's Evemy, Kalbi Marinade Innovative Solutions Inc. Chef's Evemy, Kalbi Marinade Innovative Solutions Inc.	28.0g	11.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	9.0g	50
Full Name Chef's Evemy, Kalbi Marinade Details Ingredients: 18 Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers Branded Analysis 22 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 20	Candy Canes, Sour Apple, Wi... Fourstar Group Usa Inc. Candy Canes, Sour Apple, Wild Watermelon, Tangerine Fourstar Group Usa Inc.	10.0g	10.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	7.0g	40
Full Name Candy Canes, Sour Apple, Wild Watermelon, Tangerine Details Ingredients: 10 Candy Branded Analysis 20 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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