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.
Mashed Potatoes (Water, Dehydrated Potato Flakes [Potatoes, Mono And Diglycerides, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Citric Acid], Seasoning Sauce (Soybean Oil, Water, Mono And Diglycerides With Bht And Citric Acid To Protect Flavor, Beta-carotene For Color [Corn Oil, Dl-alpha-tocopherol]), Contains Less Than 2% Of: Salt, Dried Dairy Blend [Whey, Calcium Caseinate]), Mixed Vegetables (Carrots, Corn, Cut Green Beans), Bourbon Sauce (High Fructose Corn Syrup, Water, Onions, Brown Sugar, Molasses, Soy Sauce [Water, Soybeans, Salt, Alcohol, Wheat], Modified Corn Starch, Bourbon Whiskey, Distilled Vinegar, Cellulose Gel, Cellulose Gum, Whiskey Flavor With Other Natural Flavors [Whiskey, Water, And Natural Flavor], Onion Powder, Caramel Color, Garlic Powder, Carrageenan, Spices, Dried Egg Yolks), Cooked Beef, Water And Binder Product (Beef, Water, Dextrose, Modified Food Starch, Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Beef Extract, Spice Extract), Seasoning Sauce (Water, Sugar, Seasoning Sauce [Soybean Oil, Water, Mono And Diglycerides With Bht And Citric Acid To Protect Flavor, Beta-carotene For Color (Corn Oil, Dl-alpha-tocopherol)], Salt, Soybean Oil).