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: 28	Aji Mirin, Sweet Cooking Ri... Jfc International Inc. Aji Mirin, Sweet Cooking Rice Seasoning Jfc International Inc.	30.0ml	14.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	13.0g	70
Full Name Aji Mirin, Sweet Cooking Rice Seasoning Details Ingredients: 6 Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 80	Pass 0 Guava Nectar Hawaiian Sun Products, Inc. Pass 0 Guava Nectar Hawaiian Sun Products, Inc.	340.0ml	40.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	34.0g	160
Full Name Pass 0 Guava Nectar Details Ingredients: 8 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 80 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 72	Luau Punch Hawaiian Sun Products, Inc. Luau Punch Hawaiian Sun Products, Inc.	340.0ml	36.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	35.0g	139
Full Name Luau Punch Details Ingredients: 10 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 72 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 80	Guava Nectar Hawaiian Sun Products, Inc. Guava Nectar Hawaiian Sun Products, Inc.	340.0ml	40.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	35.0g	160
Full Name Guava Nectar Details Ingredients: 4 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 80 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 52	Kroger, Aloe Vera Drink, Or... The Kroger Co. Kroger, Aloe Vera Drink, Original The Kroger Co.	240.0ml	26.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	23.0g	110
Full Name Kroger, Aloe Vera Drink, Original Details Ingredients: 8 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 52 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 80	Dragon Tail, Sour Tornado C... Orca Beverage Co. Dragon Tail, Sour Tornado Citrus Blend Orca Beverage Co.	355.0ml	40.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	40.0g	160
Full Name Dragon Tail, Sour Tornado Citrus Blend Details Ingredients: 9 Soda Branded Analysis 80 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Tropical Mango Lemonade Pulse Beverage Tropical Mango Lemonade Pulse Beverage	237.0ml	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	14.0g	59
Full Name Tropical Mango Lemonade Details Ingredients: 11 Soda Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 32	Mixed Berry Flavored Strawb... Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Mixed Berry Flavored Strawberry, Raspberry And Blackberry Fruit Snacks Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.	20.0g	16.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	13.0g	60
Full Name Mixed Berry Flavored Strawberry, Raspberry And Blackberry Fruit Snacks Details Ingredients: 11 Candy Branded Analysis 32 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	100% Natural Lemonade Pulse Beverage 100% Natural Lemonade Pulse Beverage	237.0ml	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	14.0g	59
Full Name 100% Natural Lemonade Details Ingredients: 8 Soda Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Premium Blueberry Lemonade,... Pulse Beverage Premium Blueberry Lemonade, Blueberry, Blueberry Pulse Beverage	237.0ml	14.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	13.0g	59
Full Name Premium Blueberry Lemonade, Blueberry, Blueberry Details Ingredients: 7 Soda Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 90	Lemmy, Lemonade Orca Beverage Co. Lemmy, Lemonade Orca Beverage Co.	410.0ml	45.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	45.0g	180
Full Name Lemmy, Lemonade Details Ingredients: 3 Soda Branded Analysis 90 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 86	O Oso, Root Beer, Buttersco... Orca Beverage Co. O Oso, Root Beer, Butterscotch, Butterscotch Orca Beverage Co.	355.0ml	43.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	43.0g	170
Full Name O Oso, Root Beer, Butterscotch, Butterscotch Details Ingredients: 7 Soda Branded Analysis 86 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 90	Lemonade, Strawberry Orca Beverage Co. Lemonade, Strawberry Orca Beverage Co.	410.0ml	45.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	45.0g	180
Full Name Lemonade, Strawberry Details Ingredients: 3 Soda Branded Analysis 90 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 32	Mixed Berry Strawberry, Ras... Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Mixed Berry Strawberry, Raspberry And Blackberry Fruit Snacks Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.	20.0g	16.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	13.0g	60
Full Name Mixed Berry Strawberry, Raspberry And Blackberry Fruit Snacks Details Ingredients: 11 Candy Branded Analysis 32 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 48	Gummi Peach Slices Candy Jo Lee Food Products, Inc. Gummi Peach Slices Candy Jo Lee Food Products, Inc.	30.0g	24.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	17.0g	90
Full Name Gummi Peach Slices Candy Details Ingredients: 12 Candy Branded Analysis 48 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Green Tea With Honey New Age Beverages Corporation Green Tea With Honey New Age Beverages Corporation	236.0ml	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	14.0g	50
Full Name Green Tea With Honey Details Ingredients: 11 Iced & Bottle Tea Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 86	Wbc, Craft Soda, Orange Cre... Wit Group Wbc, Craft Soda, Orange Cream, Orange Cream Wit Group	355.0ml	43.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	43.0g	181
Full Name Wbc, Craft Soda, Orange Cream, Orange Cream Details Ingredients: 7 Soda Branded Analysis 86 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Thai Style Salad Dressing Usa Underwear Llc Thai Style Salad Dressing Usa Underwear Llc	30.0ml	14.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	14.0g	60
Full Name Thai Style Salad Dressing Details Ingredients: 10 Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 80	Cawy, Lemon Lime Cawy Bottling Company Inc. Cawy, Lemon Lime Cawy Bottling Company Inc.	354.0ml	40.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	40.0g	159
Full Name Cawy, Lemon Lime Details Ingredients: 7 Soda Branded Analysis 80 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 80	Materva, Yerba Mate Soda Cawy Bottling Company Inc. Materva, Yerba Mate Soda Cawy Bottling Company Inc.	354.0ml	40.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	40.0g	159
Full Name Materva, Yerba Mate Soda Details Ingredients: 9 Other Drinks Branded Analysis 80 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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