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.
Mexican Rice (Water, Rice, Canola Oil, Tomato Puree [Tomato Concentrate, Salt], Tomato Bouillon [Salt, Tomato Powder, Cane Sugar, Organic Maltodextrin, Corn Oil, Com Starch, Carrot Extract, Garlic Powder, Distilled Vinegar, Onion Powder, Natural Flavor, Parsley], Onion, Salt), Chicken Enchilada (Tortilla [Bleached Enriched Flour {Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid}, Water, Salt, Contains 2% Or Less Of: Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Fumaric Acid, Calcium Propionate, Dextrose, S Potassium Sorbate, Mono And Diglycerides, Wheat Starch, Cellulose Gum, Enzymes, Wheat Starch, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Metabisulfite], Chicken [Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast With Rib Meat, Water, Seasoning {Spices (Paprika, Black Pepper, Crushed Red Pepper, Cayenne, Cumin), Dextrose, Salt, Dehydrated Garlic, Dehydrated Onion, Bell Pepper Powder, Cilantro Flakes, Lemon Juice Powder (Corn Syrup Solids, Lemon Juice Solids, Lemon Oil), Lime Juice Powder [Corn Syrup Solids, Lime Juice Solids, Lime Oil], Soybean Oil, Natural Flavor, Parsley Flakes}, Contains Less Than 2% Of: Potato Starch, Yeast Extract, Citrus Extract, And Vinegar], Filling [Diced Tomatoes {Fresh Vine-ripened Fire Roasted Tomatoes, Tomato Juice, Salt, Calcium Chloride, Citric Acid}, Diced Onion, Green Chili {Green Chile Peppers, Citric Acid}, Salt, Minced Garlic, Sugar, Cilantro, Natural Flavor, Cumin], Mixed Diced Vegetable [Onion, Red Bell Pepper, Green Bell Pepper], Clear Gel [Modified Food Starch]), Red Enchilada Sauce (Water, Tomato Paste [Vine-ripened Tomatoes], Chili Powder [Chili Pepper, Spices, Salt, Garlic Silicon Dioxide, Ethoxyquin], Beef Ribeye Flavor Concentrate [Cooked Beef Ribeye Including Beef Juices, Sea Salt, Yeast Extract, Natural Flavor, Canola Oil, Potato Flour, Beef Fat], Corn Starch, Salt, Garlic Powder, Cumin, Mushroom Seasoning [Mushroom Powder, Salt, Mushroom Extract, Vitamin B, Calcium], Paprika), Mexican Green Chili Cheese Sauce (Water, Velveeta Cheese [Milk, Whey, Milk Protein Concentrate, Milkfat, Whey Protein Concentrate, Sodium Phosphate, Contains Less Than 2% Of Salt, Calcium Phosphate, Sodium Alginate, Lactic Acid, Sorbic Acid As A Preservative, Cheese Culture, Enzymes, Apocarotenal And Annatto {Color}], Diced Green Chili [Green Chile Peppers, Citric Acid], Chicken Base [Chicken Broth, Chicken Fat, Salt, Yeast Extract, Cooked Vegetables {Carrot Celery, Onion}, Natural Flavor, Natural Chicken Flavor, Turmeric Extract], Com Starch, Jalapeno, Diced Red Bell Pepper), Cheddar Cheese (Cheddar Cheese [Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Enzymes, And Annatto {Color}], Potato And Corn Starches {Anti-caking Agents] And Natamycin [A Natural Mold Inhibitor]), Mozzarella Cheese (Low Moisture Part-skim Mozzarella Cheese [Cultured Pasteurized Part-skim Milk, Salt And Enzymes], Powdered Cellulose [Anti-caking Agent] And Natamycin [A Natural Mold Inhibitor]), Parsley (Parsley, Canola Oil, Sea Salt, Antioxidant (Ascorbic Acid]).