Cheese, Edam
Pregnancy nutrients in 100 g
100 g gives about 73% of daily calcium, 59% of daily vitamin B-12 and 36% of daily protein needed in pregnancy.
- Calcium 731 mg
- Vitamin B-12 1.54 mcg
- Protein 24.99 g
- Zinc 3.75 mg
- Riboflavin 0.38 mg
- Potassium 188 mg
- Vitamin B-6 0.07 mg
- Choline 15.4 mg
- Vitamin D 20 IU
- Folate (DFE) 16 mcg
- Iron 0.44 mg
- DHA 0 g
- Vitamin C 0 mg
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| Nutrient | In 100 g | Daily reference |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 731 mg | 1000 mg |
| Choline | 15.4 mg | 450 mg |
| DHA | 0 g | 0.3 g |
| Folate (DFE) | 16 mcg | 600 mcg |
| Iron | 0.44 mg | 27 mg |
| Potassium | 188 mg | 2900 mg |
| Protein | 24.99 g | 70 g |
| Riboflavin | 0.38 mg | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 1.54 mcg | 2.6 mcg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.07 mg | 1.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 85 mg |
| Vitamin D | 20 IU | 600 IU |
| Zinc | 3.75 mg | 11 mg |
Pregnancy guidance
RecommendedEdam cheese is recommended during pregnancy as a safe semi-hard cheese rich in nutrients. It provides concentrated dietary calcium, vitamin B12, and complete dairy protein for maternal and fetal tissue maintenance. Because Edam is a lower-moisture cheese made from pasteurized milk, it presents minimal risk of foodborne bacterial contamination. Serve with whole-wheat crackers or melt into warm vegetable dishes.
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, Edam provides. 100% means 100 g alone covers the whole day; smaller numbers show its share. A ✓ marks 100% or more.