Rocket Fuel Food Comparisons
For Diabetics
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mountain Ber...
Food 1
Food 1
• COCA-COLA USA OPERATIONS
Mountain Berry Blast Mixed Berry Flavored Sports Drink
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355g | 42.0 | 23 | 5.9 | 5.6 | — | — | — |
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Energize Che...
Food 2
Food 2
• THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP
Energize Cherry Lime Sports Drink, Cherry Lime
|
500g | 40.0 | 16 | 4.0 | 3.8 | — | — | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Lemon Lime F...
Food 1
Food 1
• SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION
Lemon Lime Flavored Thirst Quencher Sports Drink
|
591g | 76.0 | 25 | 6.4 | 6.1 | — | — | — |
|
Strawberry B...
Food 2
Food 2
• BODY ARMOR NUTRITION, LLC
Strawberry Banana Sports Drink
|
236g | 36.0 | 30 | 7.6 | 7.6 | — | — | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Orange Premi...
Food 1
Food 1
• GS1 MEXICO
Orange Premium Hydration Electrolyte Beverage
|
360g | 36.0 | 19 | 5.0 | 5.0 | — | — | — |
|
Rapid Rehydr...
Food 2
Food 2
Rapid Rehydration Electrolyte Beverage
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591g | 28.0 | 8 | 2.4 | 2.0 | — | — | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Chocolate Nu...
Food 1
Food 1
• THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP
Chocolate Nutrition Shake
|
330g | 100.0 | 109 | 16.4 | 10.3 | 0.6 | 2.4 | 6.1 |
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Strawberry L...
Food 2
Food 2
• A-GAME BEVERAGES INC
Strawberry Lemonade Premium Sports Drink
|
473g | 42.0 | 19 | 4.4 | 4.2 | — | — | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Lemonade Thi...
Food 1
Food 1
• THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP
Lemonade Thirst Quencher
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360g | 44.0 | 22 | 6.1 | 5.8 | — | — | — |
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Fruit Punch ...
Food 2
Food 2
• THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP
Fruit Punch + Berry Bold & Intense Thirst Quencher
|
591g | 72.0 | 24 | 6.1 | 5.8 | — | — | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Strawberry B...
Food 1
Food 1
• AMERICAN GOURMET FOODS LLC.
Strawberry Banana Sports Drink, Strawberry; Banana
|
591g | 70.0 | 25 | 5.9 | 5.9 | — | — | — |
|
Acai Berry F...
Food 2
Food 2
• RECOVER LIFE BRANDS, LLC
Acai Berry Flavored Beverage
|
473g | 22.0 | 13 | 2.3 | 2.3 | — | — | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Java Monster...
Food 1
Food 1
• MONSTER ENERGY COMPANY
Java Monster Coffee + Energy Drink
|
325g | 51.7 | 49 | 8.0 | 8.0 | — | 1.1 | 1.9 |
|
Strawberry G...
Food 2
Food 2
• AMERICAN GOURMET FOODS LLC.
Strawberry Grape Sports Drink
|
591g | 70.0 | 25 | 5.9 | 5.9 | — | — | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Orange Sport...
Food 1
Food 1
• SAM'S CLUB WEST
Orange Sports Drink
|
591g | 68.0 | 24 | 5.8 | 5.8 | — | — | — |
|
Watermelon S...
Food 2
Food 2
• THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP
Watermelon Strawberry Flavored Antioxidant Hydration With Electrolytes
|
500g | 40.0 | 16 | 4.0 | 3.8 | — | — | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Fruit Punch ...
Food 1
Food 1
• COCA-COLA USA OPERATIONS
Fruit Punch Sports Drink
|
355g | 42.0 | 23 | 5.9 | 5.6 | — | — | — |
|
Glacier Cher...
Food 2
Food 2
• THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP
Glacier Cherry Crisp & Cool Thirst Quencher
|
591g | 72.0 | 24 | 6.1 | 5.8 | — | — | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Coconut Wate...
Food 1
Food 1
• ROAR BEVERAGES LLC
Coconut Water Sports Drink, Strawberry + Watermelon
|
240g | 34.0 | 25 | 7.1 | 6.7 | — | — | — |
|
Lemonade Fla...
Food 2
Food 2
• THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP
Lemonade Flavored Thirst Quencher
|
500g | 62.0 | 24 | 6.2 | 5.8 | — | — | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Strawberry F...
Food 1
Food 1
• THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP
Strawberry Flavored Thirst Quencher
|
500g | 60.0 | 24 | 6.0 | 5.8 | — | — | — |
|
Strawberry L...
Food 2
Food 2
• COCA-COLA USA OPERATIONS
Strawberry Lemonade Sports Drink
|
360g | 44.0 | 22 | 6.1 | 5.8 | — | — | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Pomegranate ...
Food 1
Food 1
• RED BULL NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Pomegranate Energy Drink
|
355g | 80.0 | 45 | 11.3 | 10.7 | — | — | — |
|
Arctic Blitz...
Food 2
Food 2
• THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP
Arctic Blitz Crisp & Cool Thirst Quencher
|
355g | 44.0 | 23 | 6.2 | 5.9 | — | — | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Cool Blue Th...
Food 1
Food 1
• THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP
Cool Blue Thirst Quencher
|
500g | 62.0 | 24 | 6.2 | 5.8 | — | — | — |
|
Aspire, Rush...
Food 2
Food 2
• SHERIL ANN'S
Aspire, Rush Sport Drink, Blue Raspberry, Blue Raspberry
|
591g | 37.9 | 10 | 3.2 | 2.2 | — | — | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Blackberry G...
Food 1
Food 1
• PEPSICO, INC. (ROCKSTAR)
Blackberry Goji Energy Drink, Blackberry; Goji
|
473g | 100.0 | 53 | 12.9 | 12.9 | — | — | — |
|
Powerade Ora...
Food 2
Food 2
• COCA-COLA USA OPERATIONS
Powerade Orange Bottle, 20 Fl Oz, Orange
|
591g | 70.0 | 24 | 5.9 | 5.9 | — | — | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Strawberry L...
Food 1
Food 1
• THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP
Strawberry Lemonade Flavored Thirst Quencher
|
591g | 68.0 | 22 | 5.8 | 5.8 | — | — | — |
|
Lemonade Fla...
Food 2
Food 2
• COCA-COLA USA OPERATIONS
Lemonade Flavored Sports Drink
|
360g | 44.0 | 22 | 6.1 | 5.8 | — | — | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Tidal Punch ...
Food 1
Food 1
• THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP
Tidal Punch Flavored Smooth Finish Thirst Quencher
|
360g | 42.0 | 22 | 5.8 | 5.8 | — | — | — |
|
Kiwi Pineapp...
Food 2
Food 2
• COCA-COLA USA OPERATIONS
Kiwi Pineapple Flavored Sports Drink
|
360g | 42.0 | 22 | 5.8 | 5.8 | — | — | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Original Ene...
Food 1
Food 1
Original Energy Drink
|
473g | 100.0 | 55 | 13.5 | 13.3 | — | — | — |
|
Passion Frui...
Food 2
Food 2
• THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP
Passion Fruit Flavored Thirst Quencher
|
360g | 44.0 | 22 | 6.1 | 5.8 | — | — | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Watermelon S...
Food 1
Food 1
• THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP
Watermelon Strawberry Flavored Antioxidant Hydration With Electrolytes
|
500g | 40.0 | 16 | 4.0 | 3.8 | — | — | — |
|
Good Livin',...
Food 2
Food 2
• MAPCO EXPRESS
Good Livin', Thirst Quencher, Fruit Punch, Fruit Punch
|
240g | 28.0 | 25 | 5.8 | 5.4 | — | — | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Orange Sport...
Food 1
Food 1
• WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC.
Orange Sports Drink
|
591g | 10.8 | 22 | 5.4 | 5.3 | — | 1.2 | — |
|
Aspire, Spor...
Food 2
Food 2
• SHERIL ANN'S
Aspire, Sports Drink
|
591g | 37.9 | 10 | 3.2 | 2.2 | — | — | — |
| Food | Serving | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Fruit Punch ...
Food 1
Food 1
• BODY ARMOR NUTRITION, LLC
Fruit Punch Sports Drink
|
236g | 36.0 | 30 | 7.6 | 7.6 | — | — | — |
|
Orange Flavo...
Food 2
Food 2
• THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP
Orange Flavored Thirst Quencher
|
450g | 52.0 | 22 | 5.8 | 5.8 | — | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
Rocket Fuel food comparisons help you understand the nutritional differences between similar foods in this category. We have 20 comparisons available to help you make better choices for blood sugar management.
Each comparison shows two foods side-by-side with their Blood Sugar Impact (BSI), carbohydrates, sugars, fiber, fat, and protein content. Look for foods with lower BSI scores and higher fiber content for better blood sugar control.
BSI is our proprietary score that predicts how much a food will raise your blood sugar. Lower scores (closer to 0) indicate minimal impact, while higher scores suggest the food may cause larger blood sugar spikes. This helps diabetics choose foods that support stable glucose levels.
Focus on foods with higher fiber and protein content, as these nutrients help slow glucose absorption. Compare carbohydrate and sugar content between similar foods to identify better options. The color-coding helps you quickly identify foods with higher or lower nutrient levels.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to compare any two foods in our database. This is especially helpful when you want to compare foods from different categories or find alternatives to foods that spike your blood sugar.
Food comparisons are most helpful when you're trying to choose between similar foods or looking for alternatives to foods that affect your blood sugar. Use them when grocery shopping, meal planning, or when you want to understand why certain foods work better for your diabetes management.