Cheese, Mozzarella, Part skim milk
Pregnancy nutrients in 100 g
100 g gives about 78% of daily calcium, 35% of daily protein and 32% of daily vitamin B-12 needed in pregnancy.
- Calcium 782 mg
- Protein 24.26 g
- Vitamin B-12 0.82 mcg
- Zinc 2.76 mg
- Riboflavin 0.3 mg
- Vitamin B-6 0.07 mg
- Choline 15.4 mg
- Potassium 84 mg
- Vitamin D 12 IU
- Folate (DFE) 9 mcg
- Iron 0.22 mg
- DHA 0 g
- Vitamin C 0 mg
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| Nutrient | In 100 g | Daily reference |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 782 mg | 1000 mg |
| Choline | 15.4 mg | 450 mg |
| DHA | 0 g | 0.3 g |
| Folate (DFE) | 9 mcg | 600 mcg |
| Iron | 0.22 mg | 27 mg |
| Potassium | 84 mg | 2900 mg |
| Protein | 24.26 g | 70 g |
| Riboflavin | 0.3 mg | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.82 mcg | 2.6 mcg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.07 mg | 1.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 85 mg |
| Vitamin D | 12 IU | 600 IU |
| Zinc | 2.76 mg | 11 mg |
Pregnancy guidance
RecommendedPart-skim mozzarella cheese is recommended during pregnancy as a lean and safe calcium source. It provides high concentrations of calcium and protein with lower saturated fat than full-fat cheeses. Commercially packaged mozzarella in the United States is routinely made from pasteurized milk. Top homemade whole-wheat pizzas or pair part-skim mozzarella string cheese with an apple for an easy snack.
Sources: FDA Food Safety for Moms-to-Be · ACOG Nutrition During 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, Mozzarella, Part skim milk provides. 100% means 100 g alone covers the whole day; smaller numbers show its share. A ✓ marks 100% or more.