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	MARQUEZ BROTHERS INTERNATIONAL, INC. Cookies & Biscuits El Mexicano, Cremi Nie... El Mexicano, Cremi Nieves Wafer, Sabor Vainilla El Mexicano, Cremi Nieves Wafer, Sabor Vainilla MARQUEZ BROTHERS INTERNATIONAL, INC. Cookies & Biscuits El Mexicano, Cremi Nieves Wafer, Sabo... El Mexicano, Cremi Nieves Wafer, Sabor Vainilla El Mexicano, Cremi Nieves Wafer, Sabor Vainilla	28.0g	36.9	120	20.0g	4.0g	1.0g	4.0g	1.0g
El Mexicano, Cremi Nieves Wafer, Sabor Vainilla Brand: MARQUEZ BROTHERS INTERNATIONAL, INC. Category: COOKIES & BISCUITS Serving: 28.0g BSI 36.9 Carbs 20.0g Sugar 4.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 4.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	MARQUEZ BROTHERS INTERNATIONAL, INC. Cookies & Biscuits El Mexicano, Marquez B... El Mexicano, Marquez Brothers, Serenatas Cookies El Mexicano, Marquez Brothers, Serenatas Cookies MARQUEZ BROTHERS INTERNATIONAL, INC. Cookies & Biscuits El Mexicano, Marquez Brothers, Serena... El Mexicano, Marquez Brothers, Serenatas Cookies El Mexicano, Marquez Brothers, Serenatas Cookies	30.0g	40.62	135	22.0g	2.0g	1.0g	4.0g	2.0g
El Mexicano, Marquez Brothers, Serenatas Cookies Brand: MARQUEZ BROTHERS INTERNATIONAL, INC. Category: COOKIES & BISCUITS Serving: 30.0g BSI 40.62 Carbs 22.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 4.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	GF MAPLEGROVE FOODS Pasta Dinners Brown Rice Mac & Cheese Brown Rice Mac & Cheese Brown Rice Mac & Cheese GF MAPLEGROVE FOODS Pasta Dinners Brown Rice Mac & Cheese Brown Rice Mac & Cheese Brown Rice Mac & Cheese	56.0g	69.66	212	38.0g	6.0g	2.0g	4.0g	6.0g
Brown Rice Mac & Cheese Brand: GF MAPLEGROVE FOODS Category: PASTA DINNERS Serving: 56.0g BSI 69.66 Carbs 38.0g Sugar 6.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 4.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	PASTARISO Pasta Dinners White Rice Mac & Cheese White Rice Mac & Cheese White Rice Mac & Cheese PASTARISO Pasta Dinners White Rice Mac & Cheese White Rice Mac & Cheese White Rice Mac & Cheese	56.0g	73.56	212	38.0g	6.0g	0.0g	4.0g	6.0g
White Rice Mac & Cheese Brand: PASTARISO Category: PASTA DINNERS Serving: 56.0g BSI 73.56 Carbs 38.0g Sugar 6.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 4.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	MAPLEGROVE FOODS Pasta Dinners Pastariso, White Rice ... Maplegrove Foods, Pastariso, White Rice Mac & Cheese Pastariso, White Rice Mac & Cheese MAPLEGROVE FOODS Pasta Dinners Pastariso, White Rice Mac & Cheese Maplegrove Foods, Pastariso, White Rice Mac & Cheese Pastariso, White Rice Mac & Cheese	56.0g	73.56	212	38.0g	6.0g	0.0g	4.0g	6.0g
Pastariso, White Rice Mac & Cheese Brand: MAPLEGROVE FOODS Category: PASTA DINNERS Serving: 56.0g BSI 73.56 Carbs 38.0g Sugar 6.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 4.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	4C FOODS CORP. Powdered Drinks Iced Tea Mix Iced Tea Mix Iced Tea Mix 4C FOODS CORP. Powdered Drinks Iced Tea Mix Iced Tea Mix Iced Tea Mix	18.0g	34.0	70	17.0g	17.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Iced Tea Mix Brand: 4C FOODS CORP. Category: POWDERED DRINKS Serving: 18.0g BSI 34.0 Carbs 17.0g Sugar 17.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	MAPLEGROVE FOODS Pasta Dinners Pastariso Brown Rice M... Maplegrove Foods, Pastariso Brown Rice Macaroni & Yellow Cheddar Cheese Pastariso Brown Rice Macaroni & Yellow Cheddar Cheese MAPLEGROVE FOODS Pasta Dinners Pastariso Brown Rice Macaroni & Yello... Maplegrove Foods, Pastariso Brown Rice Macaroni & Yellow Cheddar Cheese Pastariso Brown Rice Macaroni & Yellow Cheddar Cheese	56.0g	50.39	169	32.0g	2.0g	6.0g	1.0g	8.0g
Pastariso Brown Rice Macaroni & Yellow Cheddar Cheese Brand: MAPLEGROVE FOODS Category: PASTA DINNERS Serving: 56.0g BSI 50.39 Carbs 32.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 6.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 8.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	MARKET CLASSICS Other Soups Hearty Soup Mix Hearty Soup Mix Hearty Soup Mix MARKET CLASSICS Other Soups Hearty Soup Mix Hearty Soup Mix Hearty Soup Mix	17.0g	21.74	60	12.0g	2.0g	1.0g	0.0g	1.0g
Hearty Soup Mix Brand: MARKET CLASSICS Category: OTHER SOUPS Serving: 17.0g BSI 21.74 Carbs 12.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	WORLD MARKET Chocolate Dark Chocolate Dark Chocolate Dark Chocolate WORLD MARKET Chocolate Dark Chocolate Dark Chocolate Dark Chocolate	43.0g	35.36	220	21.0g	15.0g	2.0g	17.0g	2.0g
Dark Chocolate Brand: WORLD MARKET Category: CHOCOLATE Serving: 43.0g BSI 35.36 Carbs 21.0g Sugar 15.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 17.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	UTZ QUALITY FOODS, INC. Chips, Pretzels & Snacks Utz, Pretzel Rods Utz, Pretzel Rods Utz, Pretzel Rods UTZ QUALITY FOODS, INC. Chips, Pretzels & Snacks Utz, Pretzel Rods Utz, Pretzel Rods Utz, Pretzel Rods	30.0g	44.87	120	24.0g	1.0g	1.0g	1.0g	3.0g
Utz, Pretzel Rods Brand: UTZ QUALITY FOODS, INC. Category: CHIPS, PRETZELS & SNACKS Serving: 30.0g BSI 44.87 Carbs 24.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	GRACE Bread & Muffin Mixes Johnny Cake, Fried Dum... Grace, Johnny Cake, Fried Dumpling/Bakes Mix Johnny Cake, Fried Dumpling/Bakes Mix GRACE Bread & Muffin Mixes Johnny Cake, Fried Dumpling/Bakes Mix Grace, Johnny Cake, Fried Dumpling/Bakes Mix Johnny Cake, Fried Dumpling/Bakes Mix	30.0g	39.22	100	21.0g	1.0g	1.0g	0.0g	3.0g
Johnny Cake, Fried Dumpling/Bakes Mix Brand: GRACE Category: BREAD & MUFFIN MIXES Serving: 30.0g BSI 39.22 Carbs 21.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	DC ELEMENT Other Snacks Dark Chocolate Rice Cake Dark Chocolate Rice Cake Dark Chocolate Rice Cake DC ELEMENT Other Snacks Dark Chocolate Rice Cake Dark Chocolate Rice Cake Dark Chocolate Rice Cake	17.0g	20.12	80	11.0g	5.0g	0.5g	3.5g	1.0g
Dark Chocolate Rice Cake Brand: DC ELEMENT Category: OTHER SNACKS Serving: 17.0g BSI 20.12 Carbs 11.0g Sugar 5.0g Fiber 0.5g Fat 3.5g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	ELEMENT Other Snacks Milk Chocolate Rice Cake Milk Chocolate Rice Cake Milk Chocolate Rice Cake ELEMENT Other Snacks Milk Chocolate Rice Cake Milk Chocolate Rice Cake Milk Chocolate Rice Cake	17.0g	20.12	80	11.0g	5.0g	0.5g	3.5g	1.0g
Milk Chocolate Rice Cake Brand: ELEMENT Category: OTHER SNACKS Serving: 17.0g BSI 20.12 Carbs 11.0g Sugar 5.0g Fiber 0.5g Fat 3.5g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	UNIVERSAL Puddings & Custards Purple Corn Pudding Mix Purple Corn Pudding Mix Purple Corn Pudding Mix UNIVERSAL Puddings & Custards Purple Corn Pudding Mix Purple Corn Pudding Mix Purple Corn Pudding Mix	10.7g	20.0	40	10.0g	4.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Purple Corn Pudding Mix Brand: UNIVERSAL Category: PUDDINGS & CUSTARDS Serving: 10.7g BSI 20.0 Carbs 10.0g Sugar 4.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	SANFRANCISCO Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Refried Red Silk Beans Sanfrancisco, Refried Red Silk Beans Refried Red Silk Beans SANFRANCISCO Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Refried Red Silk Beans Sanfrancisco, Refried Red Silk Beans Refried Red Silk Beans	130.0g	23.27	230	20.0g	1.0g	8.1g	11.0g	8.0g
Refried Red Silk Beans Brand: SANFRANCISCO Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 130.0g BSI 23.27 Carbs 20.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 8.1g Fat 11.0g Protein 8.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	PANERA AT HOME Other Soups Chicken Noodle Soup Chicken Noodle Soup Chicken Noodle Soup PANERA AT HOME Other Soups Chicken Noodle Soup Chicken Noodle Soup Chicken Noodle Soup	284.0g	33.83	119	19.0g	2.0g	2.0g	3.0g	6.0g
Chicken Noodle Soup Brand: PANERA AT HOME Category: OTHER SOUPS Serving: 284.0g BSI 33.83 Carbs 19.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 3.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	BLOUNT SEAFOOD CORPORATION Other Soups Chicken Tortilla Soup Chicken Tortilla Soup Chicken Tortilla Soup BLOUNT SEAFOOD CORPORATION Other Soups Chicken Tortilla Soup Chicken Tortilla Soup Chicken Tortilla Soup	284.0g	31.49	170	23.0g	3.0g	7.1g	3.0g	12.0g
Chicken Tortilla Soup Brand: BLOUNT SEAFOOD CORPORATION Category: OTHER SOUPS Serving: 284.0g BSI 31.49 Carbs 23.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 7.1g Fat 3.0g Protein 12.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	BLOUNT SEAFOOD CORPORATION Other Deli Mac & Cheese Mac & Cheese Mac & Cheese BLOUNT SEAFOOD CORPORATION Other Deli Mac & Cheese Mac & Cheese Mac & Cheese	284.0g	69.89	429	39.0g	7.0g	3.1g	22.0g	20.0g
Mac & Cheese Brand: BLOUNT SEAFOOD CORPORATION Category: OTHER DELI Serving: 284.0g BSI 69.89 Carbs 39.0g Sugar 7.0g Fiber 3.1g Fat 22.0g Protein 20.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	BLOUNT SEAFOOD CORPORATION Other Soups Broccoli Cheddar Soup Broccoli Cheddar Soup Broccoli Cheddar Soup BLOUNT SEAFOOD CORPORATION Other Soups Broccoli Cheddar Soup Broccoli Cheddar Soup Broccoli Cheddar Soup	284.0g	35.41	281	20.0g	7.0g	2.0g	17.0g	11.0g
Broccoli Cheddar Soup Brand: BLOUNT SEAFOOD CORPORATION Category: OTHER SOUPS Serving: 284.0g BSI 35.41 Carbs 20.0g Sugar 7.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 17.0g Protein 11.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	GASTONE LAGO ELLEDI Cookies & Biscuits Party Wafer With Vanil... Gastone Lago Elledi, Party Wafer With Vanilla Cream, Vaniglia Party Wafer With Vanilla Cream, Vaniglia GASTONE LAGO ELLEDI Cookies & Biscuits Party Wafer With Vanilla Cream, Vaniglia Gastone Lago Elledi, Party Wafer With Vanilla Cream, Vaniglia Party Wafer With Vanilla Cream, Vaniglia	31.0g	39.63	160	21.0g	13.0g	0.2g	8.0g	1.0g
Party Wafer With Vanilla Cream, Vaniglia Brand: GASTONE LAGO ELLEDI Category: COOKIES & BISCUITS Serving: 31.0g BSI 39.63 Carbs 21.0g Sugar 13.0g Fiber 0.2g Fat 8.0g Protein 1.0g

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

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

El Mexicano, Cremi Nieves Wafer, Sabor Vainilla

El Mexicano, Marquez Brothers, Serenatas Cookies

Brown Rice Mac & Cheese

White Rice Mac & Cheese

Pastariso, White Rice Mac & Cheese

Iced Tea Mix

Pastariso Brown Rice Macaroni & Yellow Cheddar Cheese

Hearty Soup Mix

Dark Chocolate

Utz, Pretzel Rods

Johnny Cake, Fried Dumpling/Bakes Mix

Dark Chocolate Rice Cake

Milk Chocolate Rice Cake

Purple Corn Pudding Mix

Refried Red Silk Beans

Chicken Noodle Soup

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Mac & Cheese

Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Party Wafer With Vanilla Cream, Vaniglia