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.
Cooked Ziti Macaroni (Water, Macaroni [Semolina {Wheat}, Niacin, Iron {Ferrous Sulfate}, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, And Folic Acid], Canola Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil), Marinara Sauce (Diced Tomato [Tomato, Tomato Juice, Salt, Calcium Chloride], Crushed Tomatoes [Crushed Tomatoes, Salt, Citric Acid], Water, Oil Blend [Canola Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil], Onion, Modified Cornstarch, Cultured Sugar, Sea Salt, Basil, Garlic, Cane Sugar, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Black Pepper, Gum Blend [Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum], Dried Parsley, Rosemary, Marjoram, Fennel, Oregano), Italian Style Pork Pizza Topping, Caramel Color Added (Pork, Water, Textured Vegetable Protein Product [Soy Protein Concentrate, Caramel Color], Seasoning [Corn Syrup Solids, Salt, Spices {Including Mustard}, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Yeast Extract, Spice Extractives, Oleoresin Of Paprika, Oleoresin Capsicum, Bha, Bht, Citric Acid], Salt, Seasoning [Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Safflower Oil]), Mozzarella Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes [Potato Starch And Powdered Cellulose {To Prevent Caking}, Natamycin {Mold Inhibitor}]), Parmesan Cheese (Parmesan Cheese [Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes], Potato Starch And Powdered Cellulose [To Prevent Caking]), Parsley.