Cheese, Monterey
Pregnancy nutrients in 100 g
100 g gives about 75% of daily calcium, 35% of daily protein and 32% of daily vitamin B-12 needed in pregnancy.
- Calcium 746 mg
- Protein 24.48 g
- Vitamin B-12 0.83 mcg
- Riboflavin 0.39 mg
- Zinc 3 mg
- Vitamin B-6 0.07 mg
- Vitamin D 22 IU
- Choline 15.4 mg
- Folate (DFE) 18 mcg
- Potassium 81 mg
- Iron 0.72 mg
- DHA 0 g
- Vitamin C 0 mg
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| Nutrient | In 100 g | Daily reference |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 746 mg | 1000 mg |
| Choline | 15.4 mg | 450 mg |
| DHA | 0 g | 0.3 g |
| Folate (DFE) | 18 mcg | 600 mcg |
| Iron | 0.72 mg | 27 mg |
| Potassium | 81 mg | 2900 mg |
| Protein | 24.48 g | 70 g |
| Riboflavin | 0.39 mg | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.83 mcg | 2.6 mcg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.07 mg | 1.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 85 mg |
| Vitamin D | 22 IU | 600 IU |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 11 mg |
Pregnancy guidance
RecommendedIs Monterey Jack cheese safe during pregnancy? Yes, when the label says it is made with pasteurized milk. CDC lists hard cheeses such as cheddar, when made with pasteurized milk, as safer choices and cheese made from raw milk as riskier; its chart does not name Monterey Jack, so check the label. CDC: safer food choices in pregnancy
FDA notes that some cheeses are not made with pasteurized milk, especially local or specialty ones. CDC lists unheated cheese sliced at a deli as riskier; heat counter-sliced Monterey Jack to 165°F or until steaming hot. FDA: dairy and eggs for moms-to-be
This record contains 746 mg calcium and 24.48 g protein per 100 g in PregNut's historical USDA-based dataset; it describes a food sample, not a suggested serving. Food data and limitations
Our cheese guide covers Monterey Jack alongside Colby, Port Salut, and other cheeses. PregNut cheese guide
Guidance updated October 14, 2026.
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, Monterey provides. 100% means 100 g alone covers the whole day; smaller numbers show its share. A ✓ marks 100% or more.