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	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Save to Collection Amazon	FGF LLC Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Cake, Butter Pound Cake, Butter Pound FGF LLC Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Cake, Butter Pound Cake, Butter Pound	113.0g	100.0	420	61.0g	37.0g	1.0g	17.0g	6.0g
Cake, Butter Pound Brand: COFFEE HOUSE CAFE Category: CAKES, CUPCAKES, SNACK CAKES Serving: 113.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 61.0g Sugar 37.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 17.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	FGF LLC Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Iced Chocolate Pound Cake Iced Chocolate Pound Cake FGF LLC Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Iced Chocolate Pound Cake Iced Chocolate Pound Cake	113.0g	100.0	470	74.0g	48.0g	3.1g	16.0g	7.0g
Iced Chocolate Pound Cake Brand: COFFEE HOUSE CAFE Category: CAKES, CUPCAKES, SNACK CAKES Serving: 113.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 74.0g Sugar 48.0g Fiber 3.1g Fat 16.0g Protein 7.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	DADS ROOT BEER COMPANY DIV Soda Blue Cream Soda Blue Cream Soda DADS ROOT BEER COMPANY DIV Soda Blue Cream Soda Blue Cream Soda	355.0ml	100.0	249	66.0g	65.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Blue Cream Soda Brand: DAD'S OLD FASHIONED Category: SODA Serving: 355.0ml BSI 100.0 Carbs 66.0g Sugar 65.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	FOOD TOWN STORES INC. Prepared Subs & Sandwiches Submarine Deli Supreme Submarine Deli Supreme FOOD TOWN STORES INC. Prepared Subs & Sandwiches Submarine Deli Supreme Submarine Deli Supreme	329.0g	100.0	809	89.0g	11.0g	2.0g	32.0g	44.0g
Submarine Deli Supreme Brand: FOOD LION Category: PREPARED SUBS & SANDWICHES Serving: 329.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 89.0g Sugar 11.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 32.0g Protein 44.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries Chocolate Chip Jumbo M... Chocolate Chip Jumbo Muffins, Chocolate Chip PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries Chocolate Chip Jumbo Muffins, Chocola... Chocolate Chip Jumbo Muffins, Chocolate Chip	106.0g	100.0	410	54.0g	33.0g	1.0g	20.0g	5.0g
Chocolate Chip Jumbo Muffins, Chocolate Chip Brand: PUBLIX Category: CROISSANTS, SWEET ROLLS, MUFFINS & OTHER PASTRIES Serving: 106.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 54.0g Sugar 33.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 20.0g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	COUGAR MOUNTAIN BAKING COMPANY Cookies & Biscuits Cougar Mountain, Ballp... Cougar Mountain, Ballpark Cookies COUGAR MOUNTAIN BAKING COMPANY Cookies & Biscuits Cougar Mountain, Ballpark Cookies Cougar Mountain, Ballpark Cookies	99.0g	100.0	420	62.0g	35.0g	2.0g	17.0g	7.0g
Cougar Mountain, Ballpark Cookies Brand: COUGAR MOUNTAIN Category: COOKIES & BISCUITS Serving: 99.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 62.0g Sugar 35.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 17.0g Protein 7.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	SUPERAMERICA Cookies & Biscuits Speedytreats, Mini M&M... Speedytreats, Mini M&M's Cookies SUPERAMERICA Cookies & Biscuits Speedytreats, Mini M&M's Cookies Speedytreats, Mini M&M's Cookies	126.0g	100.0	530	90.0g	60.0g	1.0g	18.0g	4.0g
Speedytreats, Mini M&M's Cookies Brand: SPEEDYTREATS Category: COOKIES & BISCUITS Serving: 126.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 90.0g Sugar 60.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 18.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	THE KELLOGG COMPANY Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries Frosted Chocolate Fudg... Frosted Chocolate Fudge Toaster Pastries, Frosted Chocolate Fudge THE KELLOGG COMPANY Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries Frosted Chocolate Fudge Toaster Pastr... Frosted Chocolate Fudge Toaster Pastries, Frosted Chocolate Fudge	96.0g	100.0	370	69.0g	35.0g	2.0g	9.0g	4.0g
Frosted Chocolate Fudge Toaster Pastries, Frosted Chocolate Fudge Brand: POP-TARTS Category: CROISSANTS, SWEET ROLLS, MUFFINS & OTHER PASTRIES Serving: 96.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 69.0g Sugar 35.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 9.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRY'S FARMERS MARKET, LTD. Prepared Wraps And Burittos Whole Foods Market, Bl... Whole Foods Market, Black Bean And Cheese Burrito HARRY'S FARMERS MARKET, LTD. Prepared Wraps And Burittos Whole Foods Market, Black Bean And Ch... Whole Foods Market, Black Bean And Cheese Burrito	340.0g	100.0	690	82.0g	5.0g	11.9g	30.0g	28.0g
Whole Foods Market, Black Bean And Cheese Burrito Brand: WHOLE FOODS MARKET Category: PREPARED WRAPS AND BURITTOS Serving: 340.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 82.0g Sugar 5.0g Fiber 11.9g Fat 30.0g Protein 28.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	LA CANASTA MEXICAN FOODS INC. Mexican Dinner Mixes Burrito Grande Flour T... Burrito Grande Flour Tortillas LA CANASTA MEXICAN FOODS INC. Mexican Dinner Mixes Burrito Grande Flour Tortillas Burrito Grande Flour Tortillas	112.0g	100.0	349	56.0g	3.0g	1.0g	10.0g	8.0g
Burrito Grande Flour Tortillas Brand: MY NANA'S BEST TASTING Category: MEXICAN DINNER MIXES Serving: 112.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 56.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 10.0g Protein 8.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	SANTA FE PRO MUSICA, INC. Soda Energy Drink With Caff... Energy Drink With Caffeine & B Vitamins, Original SANTA FE PRO MUSICA, INC. Soda Energy Drink With Caffeine & B Vitami... Energy Drink With Caffeine & B Vitamins, Original	473.0ml	100.0	251	64.0g	63.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Energy Drink With Caffeine & B Vitamins, Original Brand: QUICK STRIKE Category: SODA Serving: 473.0ml BSI 100.0 Carbs 64.0g Sugar 63.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	THE KROGER CO. Frozen Dinners & Entrees Chicken Pot Pie Chicken Pot Pie THE KROGER CO. Frozen Dinners & Entrees Chicken Pot Pie Chicken Pot Pie	283.0g	100.0	761	56.0g	4.0g	3.1g	51.0g	16.0g
Chicken Pot Pie Brand: KROGER Category: FROZEN DINNERS & ENTREES Serving: 283.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 56.0g Sugar 4.0g Fiber 3.1g Fat 51.0g Protein 16.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	MICHELLE'S COOKIES Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes German Choc. Iced Brownie German Choc. Iced Brownie MICHELLE'S COOKIES Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes German Choc. Iced Brownie German Choc. Iced Brownie	156.0g	100.0	580	91.0g	20.0g	0.9g	25.0g	4.0g
German Choc. Iced Brownie Brand: MICHELLE'S Category: CAKES, CUPCAKES, SNACK CAKES Serving: 156.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 91.0g Sugar 20.0g Fiber 0.9g Fat 25.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	GEHL FOODS, LLC Yogurt Protein Smoothie, Stra... Protein Smoothie, Strawberry GEHL FOODS, LLC Yogurt Protein Smoothie, Strawberry Protein Smoothie, Strawberry	325.0ml	100.0	270	56.0g	48.0g	2.0g	2.0g	10.0g
Protein Smoothie, Strawberry Brand: MAIN ST CAFE Category: YOGURT Serving: 325.0ml BSI 100.0 Carbs 56.0g Sugar 48.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 2.0g Protein 10.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	CAESAR'S PASTA, LLC Frozen Dinners & Entrees Caesar's, Penne 2 Past... Caesar's, Penne 2 Pasta, Tofu & Kale, Tofu & Kale CAESAR'S PASTA, LLC Frozen Dinners & Entrees Caesar's, Penne 2 Pasta, Tofu & Kale,... Caesar's, Penne 2 Pasta, Tofu & Kale, Tofu & Kale	202.0g	100.0	329	58.0g	0.0g	3.0g	8.0g	7.0g
Caesar's, Penne 2 Pasta, Tofu & Kale, Tofu & Kale Brand: CAESAR'S Category: FROZEN DINNERS & ENTREES Serving: 202.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 58.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 8.0g Protein 7.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	CAESAR'S PASTA, LLC Frozen Dinners & Entrees Caesar's, Mac & Cheese... Caesar's, Mac & Cheese Made With Rice Pasta, Portabello Mushroom, Portabello Mushroom CAESAR'S PASTA, LLC Frozen Dinners & Entrees Caesar's, Mac & Cheese Made With Rice... Caesar's, Mac & Cheese Made With Rice Pasta, Portabello Mushroom, Portabello Mushroom	202.0g	100.0	420	60.0g	3.0g	2.0g	14.0g	12.0g
Caesar's, Mac & Cheese Made With Rice Pasta, Portabello Mushroom, Portabello Mushroom Brand: CAESAR'S Category: FROZEN DINNERS & ENTREES Serving: 202.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 60.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 14.0g Protein 12.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	RAVIN CROSSBOWS, LLC Other Deli Shrimp Linguine In Cre... Shrimp Linguine In Creamy Garlic Sauce RAVIN CROSSBOWS, LLC Other Deli Shrimp Linguine In Creamy Garlic Sauce Shrimp Linguine In Creamy Garlic Sauce	340.0g	100.0	520	74.0g	8.0g	5.1g	16.0g	17.0g
Shrimp Linguine In Creamy Garlic Sauce Brand: BOULDER NATURAL Category: OTHER DELI Serving: 340.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 74.0g Sugar 8.0g Fiber 5.1g Fat 16.0g Protein 17.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	RALEY'S Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Pocket Pie Pocket Pie RALEY'S Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Pocket Pie Pocket Pie	71.0g	100.0	380	61.0g	11.0g	2.0g	13.0g	6.0g
Pocket Pie Brand: RALEY'S Category: CAKES, CUPCAKES, SNACK CAKES Serving: 71.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 61.0g Sugar 11.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 13.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	MY HABITAT INC. Candy Giant Mallow Poofy Pop Giant Mallow Poofy Pop MY HABITAT INC. Candy Giant Mallow Poofy Pop Giant Mallow Poofy Pop	75.0g	100.0	260	62.0g	45.0g	0.0g	0.0g	3.0g
Giant Mallow Poofy Pop Brand: MY HABITAT INC. Category: CANDY Serving: 75.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 62.0g Sugar 45.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	LUNDS INC Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries Lemon Tart Lemon Tart LUNDS INC Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries Lemon Tart Lemon Tart	163.0g	100.0	600	60.0g	36.0g	0.0g	37.0g	7.0g
Lemon Tart Brand: LUNDS & BYERLYS Category: CROISSANTS, SWEET ROLLS, MUFFINS & OTHER PASTRIES Serving: 163.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 60.0g Sugar 36.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 37.0g Protein 7.0g

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

Cake, Butter Pound

Iced Chocolate Pound Cake

Blue Cream Soda

Submarine Deli Supreme

Chocolate Chip Jumbo Muffins, Chocolate Chip

Cougar Mountain, Ballpark Cookies

Speedytreats, Mini M&M's Cookies

Frosted Chocolate Fudge Toaster Pastries, Frosted Chocolate Fudge

Whole Foods Market, Black Bean And Cheese Burrito

Burrito Grande Flour Tortillas

Energy Drink With Caffeine & B Vitamins, Original

Chicken Pot Pie

German Choc. Iced Brownie

Protein Smoothie, Strawberry

Caesar's, Penne 2 Pasta, Tofu & Kale, Tofu & Kale

Caesar's, Mac & Cheese Made With Rice Pasta, Portabello Mushroom, Portabello Mushroom

Shrimp Linguine In Creamy Garlic Sauce

Pocket Pie

Giant Mallow Poofy Pop

Lemon Tart