What are Sneaky Spike foods?

Sneaky Spike foods are foods containing disguised sugars like fruit juice concentrates, syrups, and sugar aliases that cause unexpected blood sugar rises. There are 21,388 foods tagged as Sneaky Spike in our database, helping you identify options that match this blood sugar impact profile.

How do Sneaky Spike foods affect blood sugar levels?

Sneaky Spike foods are characterized by hidden sugars and sugar alternatives causing unexpected spikes. Hidden sugars can catch people off-guard, causing unexpected blood sugar rises even in foods that seem healthy or low in obvious sugars.

Why choose Sneaky Spike foods over other categories?

Sneaky Spike foods offer specific benefits including understanding hidden sugars, better label reading, informed choices. Understanding these foods helps you avoid unexpected blood sugar rises that can occur with seemingly healthy processed foods.

How can I incorporate Sneaky Spike foods into my meals?

Popular Sneaky Spike foods include Granola Bars, Fruit Juices, Flavored Yogurt. Always read labels carefully and consider these foods as occasional treats rather than daily staples, pairing them with protein when possible.

Are there any risks or things to watch for with Sneaky Spike foods?

The main risk is unexpected blood sugar rises. Always read ingredient labels and be aware that 'healthy' marketing doesn't guarantee blood sugar friendliness.

Where can I find the full list of Sneaky Spike foods on Badlow?

You can explore all Sneaky Spike 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.

🥷 Sneaky Spike Foods | Hidden Sugar Foods That Raise Blood Glucose

Foods containing disguised sugars like fruit juice concentrates, syrups, and sugar aliases that cause unexpected blood sugar rises

Actions	Food	Serving	BSI	Ingredients	Carbs	Fiber	Fat	Protein	Sugars	Calories
Save to Collection Amazon	V8, Protein Shakes, Ch... Campbell Soup Company V8, Protein Shakes, Chocola... BSI: 61.5 - High Impact Ingredients: 31 Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks Branded V8, Protein Shakes, Chocolate Raspber... Campbell Soup Company V8, Protein Shakes, Chocola... BSI: 61.5 - High Impact Ingredients: 31 Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks Branded	296.0ml	61.5	31	34.0g	3.0g	3.0g	12.0g	28.0g	210
V8, Protein Shakes, Chocolate Raspberry, Chocolate Raspberry Brand: V8 Category: Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks Serving: 296.0ml BSI 61.5 Carbs 34.0g Sugar 28.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 3.0g Protein 12.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	V8, Protein Shakes, Ch... Campbell Soup Company V8, Protein Shakes, Chocola... BSI: 57.52 - High Impact Ingredients: 32 Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks Branded V8, Protein Shakes, Chocolate, Chocolate Campbell Soup Company V8, Protein Shakes, Chocola... BSI: 57.52 - High Impact Ingredients: 32 Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks Branded	296.0ml	57.52	32	32.0g	3.0g	3.0g	12.0g	25.0g	201
V8, Protein Shakes, Chocolate, Chocolate Brand: V8 Category: Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks Serving: 296.0ml BSI 57.52 Carbs 32.0g Sugar 25.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 3.0g Protein 12.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Protein Shakes, Vanilla Campbell Soup Company Protein Shakes, Vanilla BSI: 55.54 - High Impact Ingredients: 30 Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks Branded Protein Shakes, Vanilla Campbell Soup Company Protein Shakes, Vanilla BSI: 55.54 - High Impact Ingredients: 30 Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks Branded	296.0ml	55.54	30	31.0g	3.0g	2.5g	12.0g	24.0g	189
Protein Shakes, Vanilla Brand: V8 Category: Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks Serving: 296.0ml BSI 55.54 Carbs 31.0g Sugar 24.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 2.5g Protein 12.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Grain Free Peanut Butt... Kashi International Corporation Grain Free Peanut Butter Ch... BSI: 16.29 - Moderate Impact Ingredients: 20 Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Branded Grain Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Ch... Kashi International Corporation Grain Free Peanut Butter Ch... BSI: 16.29 - Moderate Impact Ingredients: 20 Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Branded	35.0g	16.29	20	12.0g	3.0g	14.0g	6.0g	6.0g	190
Grain Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chewy Granola Bars, Peanut Butter Chocolate Brand: Kashi Category: Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Serving: 35.0g BSI 16.29 Carbs 12.0g Sugar 6.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 14.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Organic Crispy Cinnamo... Kashi International Corporation Organic Crispy Cinnamon Puf... BSI: 47.05 - High Impact Ingredients: 14 Cereal Branded Organic Crispy Cinnamon Puffs + Fille... Kashi International Corporation Organic Crispy Cinnamon Puf... BSI: 47.05 - High Impact Ingredients: 14 Cereal Branded	32.0g	47.05	14	27.0g	3.0g	1.5g	2.0g	7.0g	120
Organic Crispy Cinnamon Puffs + Filled Pillows Made With Honey, Cinnamon And Sweet Apple Super Food Combos Cereal, Honey Cinnamon Brand: Kashi Category: Cereal Serving: 32.0g BSI 47.05 Carbs 27.0g Sugar 7.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 1.5g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Stuffed Waffle, Sweet ... General Mills, Inc. Stuffed Waffle, Sweet Maple BSI: 69.25 - High Impact Ingredients: 61 Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals Branded Stuffed Waffle, Sweet Maple General Mills, Inc. Stuffed Waffle, Sweet Maple BSI: 69.25 - High Impact Ingredients: 61 Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals Branded	127.0g	69.25	61	38.0g	1.0g	34.0g	15.0g	11.0g	519
Stuffed Waffle, Sweet Maple Brand: Pillsbury Category: Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals Serving: 127.0g BSI 69.25 Carbs 38.0g Sugar 11.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 34.0g Protein 15.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Cereal, Organic Bluebe... Kashi International Corporation Cereal, Organic Blueberry C... BSI: 76.21 - High Impact Ingredients: 18 Cereal Branded Cereal, Organic Blueberry Clusters Kashi International Corporation Cereal, Organic Blueberry C... BSI: 76.21 - High Impact Ingredients: 18 Cereal Branded	52.0g	76.21	18	42.0g	3.0g	2.5g	4.0g	11.0g	200
Cereal, Organic Blueberry Clusters Brand: Kashi Category: Cereal Serving: 52.0g BSI 76.21 Carbs 42.0g Sugar 11.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 2.5g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Crunchy Granola Bars, ... General Mills, Inc. Crunchy Granola Bars, Peanu... BSI: 45.34 - High Impact Ingredients: 19 Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Branded Crunchy Granola Bars, Peanut Butter &... General Mills, Inc. Crunchy Granola Bars, Peanu... BSI: 45.34 - High Impact Ingredients: 19 Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Branded	42.0g	45.34	19	26.0g	2.0g	10.0g	4.0g	12.0g	200
Crunchy Granola Bars, Peanut Butter & Dark Chocolate Brand: Nature Valley Category: Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Serving: 42.0g BSI 45.34 Carbs 26.0g Sugar 12.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 10.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Crunchy Granola Bars, ... General Mills, Inc. Crunchy Granola Bars, Peanu... BSI: 45.34 - High Impact Ingredients: 19 Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Branded Crunchy Granola Bars, Peanut Butter D... General Mills, Inc. Crunchy Granola Bars, Peanu... BSI: 45.34 - High Impact Ingredients: 19 Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Branded	42.0g	45.34	19	26.0g	2.0g	10.0g	4.0g	12.0g	200
Crunchy Granola Bars, Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Brand: Nature Valley Category: Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Serving: 42.0g BSI 45.34 Carbs 26.0g Sugar 12.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 10.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Szechuan Green Beans Schnuck Markets, Inc. Szechuan Green Beans BSI: 17.79 - Moderate Impact Ingredients: 28 Other Deli Branded Szechuan Green Beans Schnuck Markets, Inc. Szechuan Green Beans BSI: 17.79 - Moderate Impact Ingredients: 28 Other Deli Branded	113.0g	17.79	28	12.0g	3.1g	2.0g	2.0g	6.0g	70
Szechuan Green Beans Brand: Schnuck Markets, Inc. Category: Other Deli Serving: 113.0g BSI 17.79 Carbs 12.0g Sugar 6.0g Fiber 3.1g Fat 2.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Naturally Gluten Free ... Simple Mills Naturally Gluten Free Brown... BSI: 20.56 - Moderate Impact Ingredients: 10 Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes Branded Naturally Gluten Free Brownie Almond ... Simple Mills Naturally Gluten Free Brown... BSI: 20.56 - Moderate Impact Ingredients: 10 Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes Branded	23.0g	20.56	10	13.0g	2.0g	6.0g	3.0g	9.0g	100
Naturally Gluten Free Brownie Almond Flour Mix, Brownie Brand: Simple Mills Category: Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes Serving: 23.0g BSI 20.56 Carbs 13.0g Sugar 9.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 6.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Macaroni & Cheese Dinn... Kraft Heinz Foods Company Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Wi... BSI: 80.34 - High Impact Ingredients: 78 Frozen Dinners & Entrees Branded Macaroni & Cheese Dinner With Chicken... Kraft Heinz Foods Company Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Wi... BSI: 80.34 - High Impact Ingredients: 78 Frozen Dinners & Entrees Branded	241.0g	80.34	78	43.0g	1.9g	15.0g	15.0g	12.0g	359
Macaroni & Cheese Dinner With Chicken & Beef Meatballs And Apples In A Cinnamon Sugar Sauce Brand: Kraft Category: Frozen Dinners & Entrees Serving: 241.0g BSI 80.34 Carbs 43.0g Sugar 12.0g Fiber 1.9g Fat 15.0g Protein 15.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Macaroni & Cheese Dinn... Kraft Heinz Foods Company Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Wi... BSI: 58.82 - High Impact Ingredients: 66 Frozen Dinners & Entrees Branded Macaroni & Cheese Dinner With Roasted... Kraft Heinz Foods Company Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Wi... BSI: 58.82 - High Impact Ingredients: 66 Frozen Dinners & Entrees Branded	241.0g	58.82	66	33.0g	2.9g	9.0g	21.0g	8.0g	289
Macaroni & Cheese Dinner With Roasted Chicken And Broccoli, Roasted Chicken And Broccoli Brand: Kraft Category: Frozen Dinners & Entrees Serving: 241.0g BSI 58.82 Carbs 33.0g Sugar 8.0g Fiber 2.9g Fat 9.0g Protein 21.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Pumpkin Muffin & Bread... Simple Mills Pumpkin Muffin & Bread Almo... BSI: 21.04 - Moderate Impact Ingredients: 9 Bread & Muffin Mixes Branded Pumpkin Muffin & Bread Almond Flour Mix Simple Mills Pumpkin Muffin & Bread Almo... BSI: 21.04 - Moderate Impact Ingredients: 9 Bread & Muffin Mixes Branded	21.0g	21.04	9	13.0g	2.0g	3.5g	2.0g	6.0g	90
Pumpkin Muffin & Bread Almond Flour Mix Brand: Simple Mills Category: Bread & Muffin Mixes Serving: 21.0g BSI 21.04 Carbs 13.0g Sugar 6.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 3.5g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Peanut Butter Soft Bak... General Mills, Inc. Peanut Butter Soft Baked Oa... BSI: 36.19 - High Impact Ingredients: 21 Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Branded Peanut Butter Soft Baked Oatmeal Squares General Mills, Inc. Peanut Butter Soft Baked Oa... BSI: 36.19 - High Impact Ingredients: 21 Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Branded	35.0g	36.19	21	22.0g	3.0g	7.0g	3.0g	10.0g	160
Peanut Butter Soft Baked Oatmeal Squares Brand: Nature Valley Category: Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Serving: 35.0g BSI 36.19 Carbs 22.0g Sugar 10.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 7.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Blueberry Sunflower Su... Nutrimap, Inc. Blueberry Sunflower Supergr... BSI: 38.3 - High Impact Ingredients: 23 Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Branded Blueberry Sunflower Supergrain+ Antio... Nutrimap, Inc. Blueberry Sunflower Supergr... BSI: 38.3 - High Impact Ingredients: 23 Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Branded	40.0g	38.3	23	25.0g	5.0g	6.0g	4.0g	8.0g	160
Blueberry Sunflower Supergrain+ Antioxidant Bar With Ginger & Cranberry Brand: Nutrimap, Inc. Category: Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Serving: 40.0g BSI 38.3 Carbs 25.0g Sugar 8.0g Fiber 5.0g Fat 6.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Sweet & Salty Chewy Gr... General Mills, Inc. Sweet & Salty Chewy Granola... BSI: 42.33 - High Impact Ingredients: 26 Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Branded Sweet & Salty Chewy Granola Nut Bars General Mills, Inc. Sweet & Salty Chewy Granola... BSI: 42.33 - High Impact Ingredients: 26 Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Branded	35.0g	42.33	26	23.0g	1.0g	6.0g	2.0g	9.0g	160
Sweet & Salty Chewy Granola Nut Bars Brand: Nature Valley Category: Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Serving: 35.0g BSI 42.33 Carbs 23.0g Sugar 9.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 6.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Coconut & Almond Granola General Mills, Inc. Coconut & Almond Granola, C... BSI: 78.6 - High Impact Ingredients: 12 Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Branded Coconut & Almond Granola General Mills, Inc. Coconut & Almond Granola, C... BSI: 78.6 - High Impact Ingredients: 12 Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Branded	64.0g	78.6	12	45.0g	4.0g	10.0g	6.0g	17.0g	280
Coconut & Almond Granola Brand: Nature Valley Category: Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Serving: 64.0g BSI 78.6 Carbs 45.0g Sugar 17.0g Fiber 4.0g Fat 10.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Oats 'N Honey Crunch S... General Mills, Inc. Oats 'N Honey Crunch Sweete... BSI: 73.83 - High Impact Ingredients: 27 Cereal Branded Oats 'N Honey Crunch Sweetened Multig... General Mills, Inc. Oats 'N Honey Crunch Sweete... BSI: 73.83 - High Impact Ingredients: 27 Cereal Branded	54.0g	73.83	27	42.0g	4.0g	5.0g	4.0g	15.0g	230
Oats 'N Honey Crunch Sweetened Multigrain Cereal With Whole Grain Oats Brand: Cheerios Category: Cereal Serving: 54.0g BSI 73.83 Carbs 42.0g Sugar 15.0g Fiber 4.0g Fat 5.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Breakfast Cookie, Oatm... Baker's Breakfast Cookie Inc. Breakfast Cookie, Oatmeal R... BSI: 100.0 - High Impact Ingredients: 25 Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Branded Breakfast Cookie, Oatmeal Raisin Baker's Breakfast Cookie Inc. Breakfast Cookie, Oatmeal R... BSI: 100.0 - High Impact Ingredients: 25 Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Branded	85.0g	100.0	25	59.0g	5.0g	5.0g	6.0g	23.0g	300
Breakfast Cookie, Oatmeal Raisin Brand: Erin Baker's Category: Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Serving: 85.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 59.0g Sugar 23.0g Fiber 5.0g Fat 5.0g Protein 6.0g

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

🥷 Sneaky Spike Foods | Hidden Sugar Foods That Raise Blood Glucose

V8, Protein Shakes, Chocolate Raspberry, Chocolate Raspberry

V8, Protein Shakes, Chocolate, Chocolate

Protein Shakes, Vanilla

Grain Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chewy Granola Bars, Peanut Butter Chocolate

Organic Crispy Cinnamon Puffs + Filled Pillows Made With Honey, Cinnamon And Sweet Apple Super Food Combos Cereal, Honey Cinnamon

Stuffed Waffle, Sweet Maple

Cereal, Organic Blueberry Clusters

Crunchy Granola Bars, Peanut Butter & Dark Chocolate

Crunchy Granola Bars, Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate

Szechuan Green Beans

Naturally Gluten Free Brownie Almond Flour Mix, Brownie

Macaroni & Cheese Dinner With Chicken & Beef Meatballs And Apples In A Cinnamon Sugar Sauce

Macaroni & Cheese Dinner With Roasted Chicken And Broccoli, Roasted Chicken And Broccoli

Pumpkin Muffin & Bread Almond Flour Mix

Peanut Butter Soft Baked Oatmeal Squares

Blueberry Sunflower Supergrain+ Antioxidant Bar With Ginger & Cranberry

Sweet & Salty Chewy Granola Nut Bars

Coconut & Almond Granola

Oats 'N Honey Crunch Sweetened Multigrain Cereal With Whole Grain Oats

Breakfast Cookie, Oatmeal Raisin