Cheese, Blue
Pregnancy nutrients in 100 g
100 g gives about 53% of daily calcium, 47% of daily vitamin B-12 and 31% of daily protein needed in pregnancy.
- Calcium 528 mg
- Vitamin B-12 1.22 mcg
- Protein 21.4 g
- Riboflavin 0.38 mg
- Zinc 2.66 mg
- Potassium 256 mg
- Vitamin B-6 0.16 mg
- Folate (DFE) 36 mcg
- Vitamin D 21 IU
- Choline 15.4 mg
- Iron 0.31 mg
- DHA 0 g
- Vitamin C 0 mg
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| Nutrient | In 100 g | Daily reference |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 528 mg | 1000 mg |
| Choline | 15.4 mg | 450 mg |
| DHA | 0 g | 0.3 g |
| Folate (DFE) | 36 mcg | 600 mcg |
| Iron | 0.31 mg | 27 mg |
| Potassium | 256 mg | 2900 mg |
| Protein | 21.4 g | 70 g |
| Riboflavin | 0.38 mg | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 1.22 mcg | 2.6 mcg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.16 mg | 1.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 85 mg |
| Vitamin D | 21 IU | 600 IU |
| Zinc | 2.66 mg | 11 mg |
Pregnancy guidance
AvoidBlue cheese should be avoided during pregnancy unless it is cooked thoroughly until steaming hot. Mold-ripened and blue-veined cheeses carry a heightened risk of Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause severe prenatal complications. The FDA and NHS advise heating blue cheese to 165°F in baked dishes or sauces to kill any potential bacteria. If you crave blue cheese flavor, consume it only in bubbling hot casseroles or cooked dips.
Sources: FDA Food Safety for Moms-to-Be · NHS Foods to Avoid in Pregnancy
How to read this
During pregnancy you need more of certain nutrients each day, like folate, iron and choline. Each bar shows how much of that daily amount 100 g of Cheese, Blue provides. 100% means 100 g alone covers the whole day; smaller numbers show its share. A ✓ marks 100% or more.