Cheese, Parmesan, Hard
Pregnancy nutrients in 100 g
100 g gives about 118% of daily calcium, 51% of daily protein and 46% of daily vitamin B-12 needed in pregnancy.
- Calcium 1184 mg
- Protein 35.75 g
- Vitamin B-12 1.2 mcg
- Zinc 2.75 mg
- Riboflavin 0.33 mg
- Vitamin B-6 0.09 mg
- Choline 15.4 mg
- Potassium 92 mg
- Vitamin D 19 IU
- Iron 0.82 mg
- Folate (DFE) 7 mcg
- DHA 0 g
- Vitamin C 0 mg
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| Nutrient | In 100 g | Daily reference |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 1184 mg | 1000 mg |
| Choline | 15.4 mg | 450 mg |
| DHA | 0 g | 0.3 g |
| Folate (DFE) | 7 mcg | 600 mcg |
| Iron | 0.82 mg | 27 mg |
| Potassium | 92 mg | 2900 mg |
| Protein | 35.75 g | 70 g |
| Riboflavin | 0.33 mg | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 1.2 mcg | 2.6 mcg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.09 mg | 1.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 85 mg |
| Vitamin D | 19 IU | 600 IU |
| Zinc | 2.75 mg | 11 mg |
Pregnancy guidance
RecommendedThis record contains 1184 mg calcium and 35.75 g protein per 100 g of hard Parmesan in PregNut’s historical USDA-based dataset; it describes a food sample, not a suggested serving. Food data and limitations
CDC lists hard cheese made with pasteurized milk, including Parmesan, as a safer choice during pregnancy. CDC: safer food choices in pregnancy
CDC also advises people at higher risk of Listeria infection, including pregnant people, to avoid any type of cheese made with unpasteurized (raw) milk unless it is heated to 165°F or until steaming hot, so check the label for pasteurized milk. CDC: preventing Listeria infection
Guidance updated October 7, 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, Parmesan, Hard provides. 100% means 100 g alone covers the whole day; smaller numbers show its share. A ✓ marks 100% or more.