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.
New Orleans Style Rice (Steamed Rice [Water, Rice], Andouille Sausage [Pork, Water, And Less Than 2% Of The Following: Sodium Lactate, Salt, Spices, Paprika, Dextrose, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Acetate, Dehydrated Garlic, Onion Powder, Natural Flavors], Tomato Salsa [Vine-ripened Fresh Tomatoes, Salt, Naturally Derived Citric Acid], Onion, Green Bell Peppers, Red Bell Peppers, Celery, Tomato Paste [Tomato Paste, Less Than 2% Of: Salt, Citric Acid], Lemon Juice, Butter [Vegetable Oil Blend {Palm And Palm Kernel Oil, Soybean Oil}, Skim Milk, Unsalted Butter, Contains Less Than 2% Of Natural Flavor, Vitamin A Palmitate Added, Beta Carotene {Color}, Soy Lecithin, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate And Potassium Sorbate {As Preservatives}], Green Onion, Chicken Flavor [Chicken Broth, Chicken Flavor, Salt, Cane Sugar, Onion Powder, Corn Starch, Natural Flavor And Turmeric], Garlic, Parsley, Hot Sauce [Peppers, Vinegar, Salt, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate], Canola And Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Black Pepper, Seasoning [Spices, Salt, Onion Powder], Thyme, Gumbo File [Ground Sassafras], Paprika, White Pepper, Celery Seeds), Smoked Chicken (Chicken Breast, Sea Salt, Vegetable Oil, Paprika, Brown Sugar, Black Pepper, Garlic Powder, Celery Powder, Garlic, Spices).