Cheese, Muenster
Pregnancy nutrients in 100 g
100 g gives about 72% of daily calcium, 57% of daily vitamin B-12 and 33% of daily protein needed in pregnancy.
- Calcium 717 mg
- Vitamin B-12 1.47 mcg
- Protein 23.41 g
- Zinc 2.81 mg
- Riboflavin 0.32 mg
- Potassium 134 mg
- Vitamin D 22 IU
- Choline 15.4 mg
- Vitamin B-6 0.05 mg
- Folate (DFE) 12 mcg
- Iron 0.41 mg
- DHA 0 g
- Vitamin C 0 mg
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| Nutrient | In 100 g | Daily reference |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 717 mg | 1000 mg |
| Choline | 15.4 mg | 450 mg |
| DHA | 0 g | 0.3 g |
| Folate (DFE) | 12 mcg | 600 mcg |
| Iron | 0.41 mg | 27 mg |
| Potassium | 134 mg | 2900 mg |
| Protein | 23.41 g | 70 g |
| Riboflavin | 0.32 mg | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 1.47 mcg | 2.6 mcg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.05 mg | 1.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 85 mg |
| Vitamin D | 22 IU | 600 IU |
| Zinc | 2.81 mg | 11 mg |
Pregnancy guidance
Safe with precautionsMuenster cheese is safe with precautions during pregnancy when prepared from pasteurized milk. It provides robust amounts of calcium, vitamin B12, and protein to support healthy fetal bone architecture. Because Muenster is a semi-soft cheese, always inspect the label to ensure it was made from pasteurized milk. Melt it over whole-grain bread or hot cooked vegetables for a comforting lunch.
Sources: FDA Food Safety for Moms-to-Be · CDC Food Safety
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, Muenster provides. 100% means 100 g alone covers the whole day; smaller numbers show its share. A ✓ marks 100% or more.