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.
Macaroni & Cheese Sauce (Water, Enriched Macaroni [Wheat Flour, Durum Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate (Iron), Thiamin Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Folic Acid], Half And Half [Milk, Cream], Cheese Sauce Mix [Whey, Milkfat, Milk Protein Concentrate, Salt, Sodium Triphosphate, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Calcium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, With Paprika, Turmeric, And Annatto Added For Color, Enzymes, Cheese Culture], Butter [Cream, Salt], Sharp Cheddar Cheese [Cultured Milk, Cream, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto (Color)], Cornstarch, Cheese Blend [Cheddar, Granular, Semisoft And Blue Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Water, Sodium Phosphate, Vinegar, Salt], Flavor Enhancer [Milk Solids, Nonfat Dry Milk, Salt, Natural Flavor], Whey Protein Concentrate, Salt, Flavor), Cooked Chicken & Beef Meatballs (Chicken, Beef, Water, Bread Crumbs [Whole Grain Wheat Flour, Distilled Vinegar, Contains 2% Or Less Of: Malted Barley Flour, Yeast, Sea Salt, Leavening (Sodium Bicarbonate), Spice Extractive], Eggs, Romano Cheese [Cultured Cow's Milk, Enzymes, Salt], Dehydrated Onions, Dried Cane Syrup, Salt, Garlic Powder), Green Beans, Marinara Sauce (Water, Tomato Puree (Tomatoes, Water), Honey, Cornstarch, Salt, Spices, Dehydrated Onion, Garlic Powder, Natural Flavor).