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.
Mexican Style Rice (Water, Rice [Long Grain Parboiled Rice Enriched With Iron {Ferric Orthophosphate}, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid], Tomatoes [Tomatoes, Calcium Chloride, Citric Acid], Onion, Tomato Paste, Canola Oil, Chicken Stock, Salt, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Cumin), Pork Tamale (Water, Pork, Corn Flour {Corn Treated With Lime Water {Corn, Lime, Water}], Vegetable Shortening [Edible Tallow About 0.004% Tbhq As An Antioxidant {Tallow, Tbhq}], Rice Flour, Canola Oil, Chili Peppers, Salt, Jalapeno Peppers [Jalapeno Pepper In Water {Jalapeno Peppers, Water}, Salt, Acetic Acid, Calcium Chloride], Sweet Corn, Garlic, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Corn Starch, Cumin, Black Pepper, Bay Leaves), Refried Beans (Cooked Beans Water, Pinto Beans], Vegetable Oil [Soybean Oil, Sunflower Oil, Canola Oil, Safflower Oil], Salt, Onion, Red Chili Pepper Powder, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder), Red Chili Sauce (Water, Roasted Tomatoes, Onion, Roasted Ancho Chili, Roasted Guajillo Chili, Garlic, Salt, Roasted Morita Chili, Cinnamon, Cumin).