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 (Beef, Water, Bread Crumbs [Bleached Wheat Flour, Yeast, Salt, Sugar], Ketchup [Tomato Concentrate, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Distilled Vinegar, Corn Syrup, Salt, Less Than 2% Of: Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Natural Flavors], Onions, Soy Protein Concentrate, Rochester Sauce [Distilled Vinegar, Corn Syrup, Water, Salt, Garlic Powder, Spices, Tamarind, Natural Flavor], Egg Whites, Salt, Green Bell Pepper, Flavorings, Soy Lecithin), Water, Contains Less Than 2% Of The Following: Caramelized Onions, Beef Flavor (Contains Beef Extract, Yeast Extract, Salt, Flavor, Maltodextrin, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid), Modified Corn Starch, Beef Tallow (Bht And Citric Acid Added To Help Protect Flavor), Sugar, Butter (Cream, Salt), Crushed Garlic, Spice, Caramel Color, Seasoning Blend (Maltodextrin, Beef Flavor [Contains Beef Extract, Beef Stock, Salt, Lactic Acid, Flavor, Citric Acid], Yeast Extract, Dehydrated Garlic, Onion Powder, Grill Flavor, Modified Corn Starch, Corn Syrup Solids, Spice, Hickory And Mesquite Smoke Flavor), Pepper Sauce (Distilled Vinegar, Red Pepper, Salt), Citric Acid.