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 176,121 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

Actions	Food	Serving	BSI	Ingredients	Carbs	Fiber	Fat	Protein	Sugars	Calories
Save to Collection Amazon	Wintergreen Flavored M... Cvs Pharmacy, Inc. Wintergreen Flavored Mints,... BSI: 30.0 - High Impact Ingredients: 3 Chewing Gum & Mints Branded Wintergreen Flavored Mints Cvs Pharmacy, Inc. Wintergreen Flavored Mints,... BSI: 30.0 - High Impact Ingredients: 3 Chewing Gum & Mints Branded	15.0g	30.0	3	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	15.0g	60
Wintergreen Flavored Mints Brand: Gold Emblem Category: Chewing Gum & Mints Serving: 15.0g BSI 30.0 Carbs 15.0g Sugar 15.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Sweetarts, Merry Mix C... Ferrara Candy Company Sweetarts, Merry Mix Candies BSI: 28.0 - Moderate Impact Ingredients: 8 Candy Branded Sweetarts, Merry Mix Candies Ferrara Candy Company Sweetarts, Merry Mix Candies BSI: 28.0 - Moderate Impact Ingredients: 8 Candy Branded	15.0g	28.0	8	14.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	13.0g	60
Sweetarts, Merry Mix Candies Brand: Sweetarts Category: Candy Serving: 15.0g BSI 28.0 Carbs 14.0g Sugar 13.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Assorted Jelly Eggs Mount Franklin Foods Llc Assorted Jelly Eggs, Assorted BSI: 54.0 - High Impact Ingredients: 13 Candy Branded Assorted Jelly Eggs Mount Franklin Foods Llc Assorted Jelly Eggs, Assorted BSI: 54.0 - High Impact Ingredients: 13 Candy Branded	30.0g	54.0	13	27.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	24.0g	110
Assorted Jelly Eggs Brand: Sunrise Category: Candy Serving: 30.0g BSI 54.0 Carbs 27.0g Sugar 24.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Cherry Preserves Ahold Usa, Inc. Cherry Preserves BSI: 28.0 - Moderate Impact Ingredients: 7 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded Cherry Preserves Ahold Usa, Inc. Cherry Preserves BSI: 28.0 - Moderate Impact Ingredients: 7 Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Branded	20.0g	28.0	7	14.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	9.0g	50
Cherry Preserves Brand: Ahold Category: Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Serving: 20.0g BSI 28.0 Carbs 14.0g Sugar 9.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Lollipops, Tangerine, ... Adams & Brooks Inc Lollipops, Tangerine, Grape... BSI: 32.0 - High Impact Ingredients: 10 Candy Branded Lollipops, Tangerine, Grape & Green A... Adams & Brooks Inc Lollipops, Tangerine, Grape... BSI: 32.0 - High Impact Ingredients: 10 Candy Branded	17.0g	32.0	10	16.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	13.0g	60
Lollipops, Tangerine, Grape & Green Apple Brand: Jelly Belly Category: Candy Serving: 17.0g BSI 32.0 Carbs 16.0g Sugar 13.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Snapple, Lady Liber Te... Snapple Beverage Corp. Snapple, Lady Liber Tea, Re... BSI: 73.99 - High Impact Ingredients: 5 Iced & Bottle Tea Branded Snapple, Lady Liber Tea, Red Raspberr... Snapple Beverage Corp. Snapple, Lady Liber Tea, Re... BSI: 73.99 - High Impact Ingredients: 5 Iced & Bottle Tea Branded	591.0ml	73.99	5	37.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	36.0g	148
Snapple, Lady Liber Tea, Red Raspberry. White Peach & Blueberry Tea, Red Raspberry. White Peach & Blueberry Tea Brand: Snapple Category: Iced & Bottle Tea Serving: 591.0ml BSI 73.99 Carbs 37.0g Sugar 36.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Hawaiian Iced Tea E & M Corporation Hawaiian Iced Tea BSI: 40.0 - High Impact Ingredients: 6 Powdered Drinks Branded Hawaiian Iced Tea E & M Corporation Hawaiian Iced Tea BSI: 40.0 - High Impact Ingredients: 6 Powdered Drinks Branded	21.0g	40.0	6	20.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	20.0g	80
Hawaiian Iced Tea Brand: Noh Category: Powdered Drinks Serving: 21.0g BSI 40.0 Carbs 20.0g Sugar 20.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Juice Drink From Conce... Old Orchard Brands Llc. Juice Drink From Concentrat... BSI: 48.0 - High Impact Ingredients: 6 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Juice Drink From Concentrate, Caramel... Old Orchard Brands Llc. Juice Drink From Concentrat... BSI: 48.0 - High Impact Ingredients: 6 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded	240.0ml	48.0	6	24.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	24.0g	101
Juice Drink From Concentrate, Caramel Apple Brand: Old Orchard Category: Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Serving: 240.0ml BSI 48.0 Carbs 24.0g Sugar 24.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Spice Drops Creative Snacks Co., Llc Spice Drops, Spice BSI: 68.0 - High Impact Ingredients: 8 Candy Branded Spice Drops Creative Snacks Co., Llc Spice Drops, Spice BSI: 68.0 - High Impact Ingredients: 8 Candy Branded	40.0g	68.0	8	34.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	22.0g	150
Spice Drops Brand: Creative Snacks Co. Category: Candy Serving: 40.0g BSI 68.0 Carbs 34.0g Sugar 22.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Quickick, Thirst Quenc... Q K Corp Quickick, Thirst Quencher S... BSI: 32.02 - High Impact Ingredients: 10 Sport Drinks Branded Quickick, Thirst Quencher Sport Drink... Q K Corp Quickick, Thirst Quencher S... BSI: 32.02 - High Impact Ingredients: 10 Sport Drinks Branded	240.0ml	32.02	10	16.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	16.0g	60
Quickick, Thirst Quencher Sport Drink, Lemon & Lime, Lemon & Lime Brand: Quickick Category: Sport Drinks Serving: 240.0ml BSI 32.02 Carbs 16.0g Sugar 16.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Twirl Pops, Lollipop, ... Adams & Brooks Inc Twirl Pops, Lollipop, Raspb... BSI: 30.0 - High Impact Ingredients: 11 Candy Branded Twirl Pops, Lollipop, Raspberry, Rasp... Adams & Brooks Inc Twirl Pops, Lollipop, Raspb... BSI: 30.0 - High Impact Ingredients: 11 Candy Branded	15.0g	30.0	11	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	60
Twirl Pops, Lollipop, Raspberry, Raspberry Brand: Twirl Pops Category: Candy Serving: 15.0g BSI 30.0 Carbs 15.0g Sugar 12.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Twirl Pops, Lollipop, ... Adams & Brooks Inc Twirl Pops, Lollipop, Fruit... BSI: 30.0 - High Impact Ingredients: 10 Candy Branded Twirl Pops, Lollipop, Fruit Punch, Fr... Adams & Brooks Inc Twirl Pops, Lollipop, Fruit... BSI: 30.0 - High Impact Ingredients: 10 Candy Branded	15.0g	30.0	10	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	60
Twirl Pops, Lollipop, Fruit Punch, Fruit Punch Brand: Twirl Pops Category: Candy Serving: 15.0g BSI 30.0 Carbs 15.0g Sugar 12.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	The Original Gourmet J... Jelly Belly Candy Company The Original Gourmet Jelly ... BSI: 74.0 - High Impact Ingredients: 20 Candy Branded The Original Gourmet Jelly Bean, Sour... Jelly Belly Candy Company The Original Gourmet Jelly ... BSI: 74.0 - High Impact Ingredients: 20 Candy Branded	40.0g	74.0	20	37.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	28.0g	140
The Original Gourmet Jelly Bean, Sour Apple, Sour Cherry, Sour Grape, Sour Lemon, Sour Orange Brand: Jelly Belly Category: Candy Serving: 40.0g BSI 74.0 Carbs 37.0g Sugar 28.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Cherry Flavored Twirl ... Adams & Brooks Inc Cherry Flavored Twirl Pops,... BSI: 30.0 - High Impact Ingredients: 9 Candy Branded Cherry Flavored Twirl Pops Adams & Brooks Inc Cherry Flavored Twirl Pops,... BSI: 30.0 - High Impact Ingredients: 9 Candy Branded	15.0g	30.0	9	15.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	12.0g	60
Cherry Flavored Twirl Pops Brand: Adams & Brooks Category: Candy Serving: 15.0g BSI 30.0 Carbs 15.0g Sugar 12.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Minute Maid, Fruit Dri... The Minute Maid Company Minute Maid, Fruit Drink, P... BSI: 100.0 - High Impact Ingredients: 10 Other Drinks Branded Minute Maid, Fruit Drink, Peach, Peach The Minute Maid Company Minute Maid, Fruit Drink, P... BSI: 100.0 - High Impact Ingredients: 10 Other Drinks Branded	500.0ml	100.0	10	64.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	62.0g	240
Minute Maid, Fruit Drink, Peach, Peach Brand: Minute Maid Category: Other Drinks Serving: 500.0ml BSI 100.0 Carbs 64.0g Sugar 62.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Spartan, Candy Shoppe ... Mcilhenny Company Spartan, Candy Shoppe Jaw B... BSI: 34.0 - High Impact Ingredients: 11 Candy Branded Spartan, Candy Shoppe Jaw Breakers Mcilhenny Company Spartan, Candy Shoppe Jaw B... BSI: 34.0 - High Impact Ingredients: 11 Candy Branded	17.0g	34.0	11	17.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	17.0g	65
Spartan, Candy Shoppe Jaw Breakers Brand: Spartan Category: Candy Serving: 17.0g BSI 34.0 Carbs 17.0g Sugar 17.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Market Basket, Thirst ... Market Basket Inc. Market Basket, Thirst Quenc... BSI: 27.98 - Moderate Impact Ingredients: 13 Sport Drinks Branded Market Basket, Thirst Quencher, Fruit... Market Basket Inc. Market Basket, Thirst Quenc... BSI: 27.98 - Moderate Impact Ingredients: 13 Sport Drinks Branded	240.0ml	27.98	13	14.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	14.0g	50
Market Basket, Thirst Quencher, Fruit Punch, Fruit Punch Brand: Market Basket Category: Sport Drinks Serving: 240.0ml BSI 27.98 Carbs 14.0g Sugar 14.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Aloe Vera + White Grap... Artesani Inc. Aloe Vera + White Grape Org... BSI: 26.02 - Moderate Impact Ingredients: 7 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Aloe Vera + White Grape Organic Aloe ... Artesani Inc. Aloe Vera + White Grape Org... BSI: 26.02 - Moderate Impact Ingredients: 7 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded	240.0ml	26.02	7	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	13.0g	50
Aloe Vera + White Grape Organic Aloe Vera Juice Drink Brand: Alo Category: Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Serving: 240.0ml BSI 26.02 Carbs 13.0g Sugar 13.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Curly Canes, Strawberry Frankford Candy, Llc Curly Canes, Strawberry BSI: 32.0 - High Impact Ingredients: 8 Candy Branded Curly Canes, Strawberry Frankford Candy, Llc Curly Canes, Strawberry BSI: 32.0 - High Impact Ingredients: 8 Candy Branded	16.0g	32.0	8	16.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	15.0g	60
Curly Canes, Strawberry Brand: Shopkins Category: Candy Serving: 16.0g BSI 32.0 Carbs 16.0g Sugar 15.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Teenage Mutant Ninja T... Frankford Candy, Llc Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle... BSI: 38.0 - High Impact Ingredients: 8 Candy Branded Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mini Can... Frankford Candy, Llc Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle... BSI: 38.0 - High Impact Ingredients: 8 Candy Branded	20.0g	38.0	8	19.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	16.0g	80
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mini Candy Canes Brand: Nickelodeon Category: Candy Serving: 20.0g BSI 38.0 Carbs 19.0g Sugar 16.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this blood sugar category and how to use these foods

🚀 Rocket Fuel Foods | Fast-Acting Carbs for Blood Sugar Spikes

Wintergreen Flavored Mints

Sweetarts, Merry Mix Candies

Assorted Jelly Eggs

Cherry Preserves

Lollipops, Tangerine, Grape & Green Apple

Snapple, Lady Liber Tea, Red Raspberry. White Peach & Blueberry Tea, Red Raspberry. White Peach & Blueberry Tea

Hawaiian Iced Tea

Juice Drink From Concentrate, Caramel Apple

Spice Drops

Quickick, Thirst Quencher Sport Drink, Lemon & Lime, Lemon & Lime

Twirl Pops, Lollipop, Raspberry, Raspberry

Twirl Pops, Lollipop, Fruit Punch, Fruit Punch

The Original Gourmet Jelly Bean, Sour Apple, Sour Cherry, Sour Grape, Sour Lemon, Sour Orange

Cherry Flavored Twirl Pops

Minute Maid, Fruit Drink, Peach, Peach

Spartan, Candy Shoppe Jaw Breakers

Market Basket, Thirst Quencher, Fruit Punch, Fruit Punch

Aloe Vera + White Grape Organic Aloe Vera Juice Drink

Curly Canes, Strawberry

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mini Candy Canes