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.
Croissant: Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Margarine (Palm Oil, Water, Soybean Oil, Sugar, Soy Lecithin, Mono- And Diglycerides, Potassium Sorbate [Preservative], Citric Acid [Preservative], Natural And Artificial Flavor, Beta Carotene Color, Vitamin A Palmitate), High Fructose Corn Syrup, Contains 2% Or Less Of: Yeast, Salt, Whey, Calcium Propionate (Preservative), Calcium Sulfate, Dextrose, Sugar, Maltodextrin, Wheat Flour, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Enzymes, Ascorbic Acid Added As Dough Conditioner, Capric Acid And Caprylic Acid Triglyceride Blend, Acacia (Gum Arabic), Calcium Phosphate, Benzoyl Peroxide, High Oleic, Canola Oil. Fully Cooked Pork Sausage Patty- Caramel Color Added Bha, Propyl Gallate And Citric Acid Added To Protect Flavor: Pork, Seasoning (Salt, Whey Protein Concentrate, Spices, Corn Syrup Solids, Dextrose, Caramel Color, Bha, Propyl Gallate, Citric Acid), Water, Sodium Phosphate. Fully Cooked Egg Patty: Whole Eggs, Whey, Soybean Oil, Nonfat Milk, Contains 2% Or Less Of: Modified Food Starch, Salt, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Natural Butter Flavor. Pasteurized Process American Cheese: Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Water, Sodium Citrate, Milkfat, Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Sorbic Acid (Preservative), Apo-carotenal (Color), Soy Lecithin (Non-sticking Agent).