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), Fully Cooked Diced Chicken Breast Strips With Rib Meat (Chicken Breast With Rib Meat, Water, Rice Starch, Salt, Natural Flavor, Black Pepper), Corn, Sauce (Water, Tomato Puree [Tomatoes, Water], Roasted Red Bell Pepper Puree [Red Bell Peppers], Cornstarch, Lime Juice Concentrate, Cumin, Garlic Powder, Dehyrated Onion, Chili Pepper Powder [Chili Peppers, Spices, Salt, Garlic Powder], Chipotle Chili Pepper, Salt).