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.
Mashed Potatoes (Water, Mashed Potatoes [Potatoes, Water, Potassium Sorbate {Preservative}, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate {To Retain Color}], Potato Flakes [Potatoes, Mono And Diglycerides, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate {To Retain Color}, Citric Acid], Milk [With Vitamin D3], Butter Flavor [Dehydrated Butter, Buttermilk Powder, Natural Flavor, Maltodextrin, Modified Food Starch], Butter [Cream, Salt], Cream [Cream, Carrageenan], Salt, Spices), Turkey Meatloaf Patty (Turkey, Onion, Bread Crumbs [Enriched Bleached Wheat Flour {Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid}, Dextrose, Salt, Yeast], Green Bell Pepper, Milk [With Vitamin D3], Egg Whites, Celery, Textured Soy Protein [Soy Protein Concentrate, Caramel Color], Isolated Soy Protein, Garlic [Garlic, Citric Acid], Yeast Extract [Yeast Extract, Salt], Worcestershire Powder [Maltodextrin, Worcestershire Sauce {Distilled Vinegar, Molasses, Corn Syrup, Salt, Caramel Color, Garlic Powder, Sugar, Spices, Tamarind, Natural Flavor}], Spices, Salt, Soy Lecithin), Gravy (Water, Modified Corn Starch, Turkey Base [Turkey Meat Including Turkey Juices, Turkey Fat, Sea Salt, Yeast Extract, Natural Flavoring, Vegetable Extract, Turmeric {Color}], Grilled Chicken Flavor [Yeast Extract, Salt, Chicken Powder, Maltodextrin, Sugar, Soy Sauce Solids {Soybeans, Wheat, Salt}, Maltodextrin, Chicken Fat, Soy Flour, Torula Yeast, Flavor, Caramel Color, Citric Acid, Grilled Flavor [Soybean Oil], Modified Corn Starch, Corn Syrup Solids, Disodium Phosphate, Lactic Acid, Calcium Lactate, Smoke Flavor], Tomato Paste, Mushroom Base [Sauteed Mushrooms, Butter {Cream, Annatto}, Sea Salt, Yeast Extract, Natural Flavorings, Spice, Vegetable Extracts], Caramel Color, Nonfat Dry Milk, Spices, Onion Powder, Brown Sauce [Dehydrated Vegetables {Tomatoes, Onions, Garlic}, Yeast Extract, Potato Starch, Rice Flour, Canola Oil, Lactose, Salt, Maltodextrin, Natural Flavors, Sugar, Spices, Caramel Color], Celery Seeds), Corn, Green Beans, Red Bell Peppers, Seasoned Sauce (Water, Soybean Oil, Modified Corn Starch, Yeast Extract [Yeast Extract, Salt], Salt, Butter Flavor [Dehydrated Butter, Buttermilk Powder, Natural Flavor, Maltodextrin, Modified Food Starch], Spices), Xanthan Gum.