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: 58	Sunnyd, Burst Citrus Punch,... Sunny Delight Beverages Company Sunnyd, Burst Citrus Punch, Blue Razz Sunny Delight Beverages Company	480.0ml	29.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	27.0g	120
Full Name Sunnyd, Burst Citrus Punch, Blue Razz Details Ingredients: 18 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 58 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 60	Sunnyd, Citrus Punch Sunny Delight Beverages Company Sunnyd, Citrus Punch Sunny Delight Beverages Company	480.0ml	30.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	29.0g	120
Full Name Sunnyd, Citrus Punch Details Ingredients: 15 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 60 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 54	Raspberry Lemonade From Con... Topco Associates, Inc. Raspberry Lemonade From Concentrate Topco Associates, Inc.	240.0ml	27.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	27.0g	110
Full Name Raspberry Lemonade From Concentrate Details Ingredients: 6 Soda Branded Analysis 54 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Black Raspberry Jelly The J.M. Smucker Company Black Raspberry Jelly The J.M. Smucker Company	20.0g	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	50
Full Name Black Raspberry Jelly Details Ingredients: 5 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 46	Ice Tea, Pomegrated Hibiscus Tampico Beverages Inc. Ice Tea, Pomegrated Hibiscus Tampico Beverages Inc.	240.0ml	23.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	22.0g	91
Full Name Ice Tea, Pomegrated Hibiscus Details Ingredients: 11 Iced & Bottle Tea Branded Analysis 46 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 48	Iced Tea, Tropical Bliss Peach Tampico Beverages Inc. Iced Tea, Tropical Bliss Peach Tampico Beverages Inc.	240.0ml	24.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	23.0g	101
Full Name Iced Tea, Tropical Bliss Peach Details Ingredients: 10 Iced & Bottle Tea Branded Analysis 48 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 50	Red Raspberry Syrup The J.M. Smucker Company Red Raspberry Syrup The J.M. Smucker Company	30.0ml	25.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	20.0g	100
Full Name Red Raspberry Syrup Details Ingredients: 8 Syrups & Molasses Branded Analysis 50 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 56	Fanta, Soda, Orange, Orange Coca Cola Usa Operations Fanta, Soda, Orange, Orange Coca Cola Usa Operations	222.0ml	28.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	28.0g	100
Full Name Fanta, Soda, Orange, Orange Details Ingredients: 10 Soda Branded Analysis 56 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 100	Mello Yello, Soda, Cherry, ... Coca Cola Usa Operations Mello Yello, Soda, Cherry, Citrus, Cherry, Citrus Coca Cola Usa Operations	591.0ml	79.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	77.0g	290
Full Name Mello Yello, Soda, Cherry, Citrus, Cherry, Citrus Details Ingredients: 12 Soda Branded Analysis 100 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 100	Original Syrup Topco Associates, Inc. Original Syrup Topco Associates, Inc.	60.0ml	53.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	33.0g	210
Full Name Original Syrup Details Ingredients: 9 Syrups & Molasses Branded Analysis 100 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 78	Fanta, Soda, Orange, Orange Coca Cola Usa Operations Fanta, Soda, Orange, Orange Coca Cola Usa Operations	310.0ml	39.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	39.0g	140
Full Name Fanta, Soda, Orange, Orange Details Ingredients: 10 Soda Branded Analysis 78 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 44	Iced Tea, Starfruit, Mango Tampico Beverages Inc. Iced Tea, Starfruit, Mango Tampico Beverages Inc.	240.0ml	22.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	21.0g	91
Full Name Iced Tea, Starfruit, Mango Details Ingredients: 9 Iced & Bottle Tea Branded Analysis 44 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 36	Lemon Sweetened Iced Tea Mix Kingston Marketing Co Lemon Sweetened Iced Tea Mix Kingston Marketing Co	18.0g	18.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	16.0g	70
Full Name Lemon Sweetened Iced Tea Mix Details Ingredients: 6 Powdered Drinks Branded Analysis 36 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 74	Hansen's Natural, Natural S... Coca Cola Usa Operations Hansen's Natural, Natural Soda, Kiwi Strawberry, Kiwi Strawberry Coca Cola Usa Operations	355.0ml	37.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	37.0g	138
Full Name Hansen's Natural, Natural Soda, Kiwi Strawberry, Kiwi Strawberry Details Ingredients: 4 Soda Branded Analysis 74 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 100	Fanta, Soda, Fruit Punch, F... Coca Cola Usa Operations Fanta, Soda, Fruit Punch, Fruit Punch Coca Cola Usa Operations	591.0ml	70.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	70.0g	260
Full Name Fanta, Soda, Fruit Punch, Fruit Punch Details Ingredients: 7 Soda Branded Analysis 100 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 86	Fanta, Soda, Fruit Punch, F... Coca Cola Usa Operations Fanta, Soda, Fruit Punch, Fruit Punch Coca Cola Usa Operations	360.0ml	43.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	43.0g	158
Full Name Fanta, Soda, Fruit Punch, Fruit Punch Details Ingredients: 7 Soda Branded Analysis 86 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 36	Flavored Juice Beverage, Tr... Campbell Soup Company Flavored Juice Beverage, Tropical Blend Campbell Soup Company	240.0ml	18.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	16.0g	70
Full Name Flavored Juice Beverage, Tropical Blend Details Ingredients: 12 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 36 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 60	Gummy Bears Candy, Agave Whole Foods Market Gummy Bears Candy, Agave Whole Foods Market	38.0g	30.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	15.0g	120
Full Name Gummy Bears Candy, Agave Details Ingredients: 13 Candy Branded Analysis 60 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 54	Gumdrops Whole Foods Market Gumdrops Whole Foods Market	39.0g	27.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	18.0g	120
Full Name Gumdrops Details Ingredients: 12 Candy Branded Analysis 54 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 52	Nummy Cubbies Whole Foods Markets Nummy Cubbies Whole Foods Markets	39.0g	26.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	17.0g	120
Full Name Nummy Cubbies Details Ingredients: 12 Candy Branded Analysis 52 BSI (High) 50% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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