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 (Rehydrated Potato Flakes And Granules [Water, Potatoes, Mono- And Diglycerides, Citric Acid, Disodium Dihydrogen Pyrophosphate, Bht, Sodium Bisulfite], Butter [Cream, Salt], Cream, Salt, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Spice, Natural Flavoring), Turkey (Turkey Breast, Water, Isolated Soy Protein [Isolated Soy Protein, Modified Potato Starch, Corn Starch, Carrageenan, Soy Lecithin], Olive Oil, Chicken Flavor [Maltodextrin, Chicken Broth, Salt, Flavors], Dextrose, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Potassium And Sodium Phosphates, Seasoning [Spice Extractives With Polysorbate 80, Canola Oil, Mono, Di, And Triglycerides, Propylene Glycol, Flavors, Soy Lecithin]), Gravy (Water, Modified Corn Starch, Chicken Glace [Chicken Broth, Cooked Chicken, Chicken Fat, Salt, Flavorings], Onions, Chicken Flavor [Chicken Broth, Salt, Chicken Fat], Wine, Salt, Soybean Oil, Nonfat Dry Milk, Sugar, Canola Oil, Garlic, Butter [Cream, Salt], Flavoring, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum), Stuffing (Water, Seasoned Breadcrumbs [Enriched Wheat Flour {Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid}, Vegetable Shortening, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Salt, Contains 2% Or Less Of: Whey, Maltodextrin, Yeast, Romano Cheese Powder {Romano Cheese From Cow's Milk (Pasteurized Cultured Milk, Enzymes, Salt), Buttermilk, Soybean Oil, Whey, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid}, Calcium Propionate, Parsley, Caramel Color, Paprika, Spice Extracts, Spice, Soy Lecithin], Celery, Onions, Seasoning [Maltodextrin, Dehydrated Onion, Hydrolyzed Soy And Corn Protein, Salt, Chicken Fat, Sugar, Chicken Flavor, Dehydrated Parsley, Spices, Chicken Powder {Cooked Chicken, Natural Flavor}, Turmeric, Disodium Inosinate And Guanylate, Extractives Of Turmeric]), Green Beans, Carrots, Water.