This ratio can give you a sense of if this food is higher in carbs or lower in carbs than other foods by weight. Eating foods high in carbs can cause your blood glucose to spike faster than if the food or meal you're eating also contains protein or fat.
This ratio can estimate how much water this food contains relative to other foods. Water helps regulate body temperature, lubricate joints, flush out waste products, and protect our organs and tissue. Eating foods high in water can help you stay hydrated.
Meatloaf (Ground Beef, Ground Pork, Water, Breadcrumbs [Wheat Flour, Sugar, Salt, Yeast, Ascorbic Acid {Dough Conditioner}], Milk, Worcestershire Sauce [Distilled White Vinegar, Molasses, Sugar, Water, Salt, Onions, Anchovies, Garlic, Cloves, Tamarind Extract, Natural Flavorings, Chili Pepper Extract], Eggs [Whole Eggs, Citric Acid {Added To Preserve Color}, Water {As Carrier For Citric Acid}], Garlic, Seasoning [Dextrose, Salt, Black Pepper, Fennel, Garlic, Fennel Oil, Natural Flavor, Silicon Dioxide {To Prevent Caking}], Onion Powder, Granulated Garlic, Salt, Parsley, Black Pepper), Tomato Glaze (Tomato Ketchup [Tomato Concentrate, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Vinegar, Corn Syrup, Salt, Onion Powder, Spice, Natural Flavors], Brown Sugar, Apple Cider Vinegar [Apple Cider, Water, Vinegar], Cultured Dextrose [Maltodextrin, Cultured Dextrose]).