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 Lo Mein Noodles (Lo Mein Noodles [Enriched Wheat Flour {Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid}, Water, Soybean Oil, Natural Yellow Color {Turmeric And Annatto Color}, Salt, Potassium Carbonate, Sodium Carbonate], Water), Teriyaki Sauce (Water, Soy Sauce [Water, Wheat, Soybeans, Salt], Granulated Sugar, Distilled Vinegar [White Distilled Vinegar {Diluted With Water To 4% Acidity}], Sherry Cooking Wine [Wine, Salt, Contains 1% Or Less Of Each Of The Following: Malic Acid, Caramel Color, Natural Flavor, Potassium Metabisulfite {Preservative}], Corn Starch, Garlic Puree [Garlic, Water, Contains Less Than 1%: Phosphoric Acid, Sodium Benzoate {Preservative}], Ginger Puree [Ginger, Water, Contains Less Than 1%: Phosphoric Acid, Sodium Benzoate And Potassium Sorbate {Preservative}], Toasted Sesame Oil, Canola Oil And Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Onion Powder, Xanthan Gum], Cabbage, Bell Pepper, Green Onion, Black Pepper), Beef Strips (Beef, Water, Seasoning [Salt, Onion, And Garlic Powder, Spices, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Papain], Seasoning Mixture [Modified Food Starch, Whey Protein Concentrate, Carrageenan, Sodium Citrate], Dextrose, Sodium Phosphate, Soy Lecithin), Bell Pepper, Green Onion, Sesame Seeds, Cabbage.