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 (Potatoes, Whole Milk, Butter [Sweet Cream, Salt], Salt, Nisin Preparation), Turkey Meatloaf (Turkey [Turkey, Vinegar, Natural Flavors], Mushrooms [Mushrooms, Water], Onions, Whole Eggs, Carrots, Rice Flour Breadcrumbs [Rice Flour, Raisin Juice Concentrate, Salt, Canola Oil], Whole Milk [Milk, Vitamin D3], Ketchup [Tomato Concentrate, Distilled Vinegar, Sugar, Salt, Onion Powder, Spice, Natural Flavoring], Parsley, Worcestershire Sauce [Water, Vinegar, Tamari (Water, Soybeans, Salt), Sugar, Salt, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Natural Spices], Sea Salt, Garlic, Spice, Thyme, Sage, Chives), Green Beans, Bbq Sauce (Ketchup [Tomato Concentrate, Distilled Vinegar, Sugar, Salt, Onion Powder, Spice, Natural Flavoring], Apple Cider Vinegar, Light Brown Sugar, Sugar, Lemon Juice, Worcestershire Sauce [Water, Vinegar, Tamari (Water, Soybeans, Salt), Sugar, Salt, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Natural Spices], Hot Sauce [Aged Red Cayenne Peppers, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Xanthan Gum], Dehydrated Onion, Dehydrated Garlic, Dijon Mustard [Water, Mustard Seeds, Vinegar, Salt], Spice), Salted Butter Pats (Cream [Milk], Salt).