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	Juice Cocktail From Concent... Ahold Usa, Inc. Juice Cocktail From Concentrate, Blueberry, Blackberry & Raspberry Ahold Usa, Inc.	240.0ml	26.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	26.0g	101
Full Name Juice Cocktail From Concentrate, Blueberry, Blackberry & Raspberry Details Ingredients: 12 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 52 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Name The Flav! Flavored Jui... Snapple Beverage Corp. Name The Flav! Flavored Juice Drink From Concentrate Snapple Beverage Corp.	240.0ml	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	13.0g	60
Full Name Name The Flav! Flavored Juice Drink From Concentrate Details Ingredients: 5 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 66	Black Cat Mask Lollipop Melville Candy Corporation Black Cat Mask Lollipop Melville Candy Corporation	40.0g	33.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	30.0g	130
Full Name Black Cat Mask Lollipop Details Ingredients: 18 Candy Branded Analysis 66 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 24	Squeezable Grape Jelly, Grape Schnuck Markets, Inc. Squeezable Grape Jelly, Grape Schnuck Markets, Inc.	20.0g	12.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	8.0g	50
Full Name Squeezable Grape Jelly, Grape Details Ingredients: 5 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 24 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 36	Sauce 'N Toss Wing Sauce, O... Nestle Usa Inc. Sauce 'N Toss Wing Sauce, Orange Nestle Usa Inc.	37.0g	18.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	16.0g	70
Full Name Sauce 'N Toss Wing Sauce, Orange Details Ingredients: 22 Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Branded Analysis 36 BSI (High) 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
BSI: 66	Sparkling Grape Soda, Grape Global Beverage Corporation Sparkling Grape Soda, Grape Global Beverage Corporation	240.0ml	33.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	32.0g	120
Full Name Sparkling Grape Soda, Grape Details Ingredients: 8 Soda Branded Analysis 66 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 86	Sparkling Italian Soda, Lemon Supervalu, Inc. Sparkling Italian Soda, Lemon Supervalu, Inc.	360.0ml	43.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	41.0g	169
Full Name Sparkling Italian Soda, Lemon Details Ingredients: 5 Soda Branded Analysis 86 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 76	Sparkling Italian Soda, Pin... Supervalu, Inc. Sparkling Italian Soda, Pink Grapefruit Supervalu, Inc.	360.0ml	38.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	37.0g	151
Full Name Sparkling Italian Soda, Pink Grapefruit Details Ingredients: 6 Soda Branded Analysis 76 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 50	Strawberry Lemonade Tea Dynamic Design Studios, Inc. Strawberry Lemonade Tea Dynamic Design Studios, Inc.	240.0ml	25.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	25.0g	110
Full Name Strawberry Lemonade Tea Details Ingredients: 9 Soda Branded Analysis 50 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Assorted Twin Pops, Orange,... Supervalu, Inc. Assorted Twin Pops, Orange, Cherry, Grape, Blue Raspberry, Lime, Banana Or Ro... Supervalu, Inc.	80.0g	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	60
Full Name Assorted Twin Pops, Orange, Cherry, Grape, Blue Raspberry, Lime, Banana Or Root Beer Details Ingredients: 13 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 40	Shoprite, Mandarins In Oran... Wakefern Food Corporation Shoprite, Mandarins In Orange Gel Wakefern Food Corporation	128.0g	20.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	19.0g	79
Full Name Shoprite, Mandarins In Orange Gel Details Ingredients: 11 Gelatin, Gels, Pectins & Desserts Branded Analysis 40 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 32	Orange Liquid Drink Mix Hannaford Bros. Co. Orange Liquid Drink Mix Hannaford Bros. Co.	20.0ml	16.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	15.0g	60
Full Name Orange Liquid Drink Mix Details Ingredients: 13 Liquid Water Enhancer Branded Analysis 32 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Orange Colada, Citrus Punch Harvest Hill Beverage Company Orange Colada, Citrus Punch Harvest Hill Beverage Company	240.0ml	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	14.0g	60
Full Name Orange Colada, Citrus Punch Details Ingredients: 18 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 36	Shoprite, Peaches In Strawb... Wakefern Food Corporation Shoprite, Peaches In Strawberry Gel Wakefern Food Corporation	128.0g	18.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	17.0g	70
Full Name Shoprite, Peaches In Strawberry Gel Details Ingredients: 10 Gelatin, Gels, Pectins & Desserts Branded Analysis 36 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 32	Flavored Syrup, Hazelnut Safeway, Inc. Flavored Syrup, Hazelnut Safeway, Inc.	30.0ml	16.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	15.0g	60
Full Name Flavored Syrup, Hazelnut Details Ingredients: 5 Syrups & Molasses Branded Analysis 32 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 74	Assorted Jelly Beans Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. Assorted Jelly Beans Dollar Tree Stores, Inc.	41.0g	37.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	33.0g	150
Full Name Assorted Jelly Beans Details Ingredients: 13 Candy Branded Analysis 74 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 22	Freezer Bars, Ocean Water &... The Jel Sert Company Freezer Bars, Ocean Water & Cherry Limeade The Jel Sert Company	43.0g	11.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	5.0g	40
Full Name Freezer Bars, Ocean Water & Cherry Limeade Details Ingredients: 14 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Branded Analysis 22 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 98	Naturally Flavored Soda, Or... Aldi Inc. Naturally Flavored Soda, Orange Aldi Inc.	360.0ml	49.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	49.0g	202
Full Name Naturally Flavored Soda, Orange Details Ingredients: 4 Soda Branded Analysis 98 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 44	Rope Candy Ferrara Candy Company Rope Candy Ferrara Candy Company	26.0g	22.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	20.0g	90
Full Name Rope Candy Details Ingredients: 17 Candy Branded Analysis 44 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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