Cheese, Pasteurized process, Swiss

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Pregnancy nutrients in 100 g

100 g gives about 77% of daily calcium, 47% of daily vitamin B-12 and 35% of daily protein needed in pregnancy.

  1. Calcium 772 mg
  2. Vitamin B-12 1.23 mcg
  3. Protein 24.73 g
  4. Zinc 3.61 mg
  5. Riboflavin 0.27 mg
  6. Choline 36.2 mg
  7. Potassium 216 mg
  8. Vitamin D 18 IU
  9. Iron 0.61 mg
  10. Vitamin B-6 0.03 mg
  11. Folate (DFE) 6 mcg
  12. DHA 0 g
  13. Vitamin C 0 mg
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Nutrients per 100 grams
NutrientIn 100 gDaily reference
Calcium772 mg1000 mg
Choline36.2 mg450 mg
DHA0 g0.3 g
Folate (DFE)6 mcg600 mcg
Iron0.61 mg27 mg
Potassium216 mg2900 mg
Protein24.73 g70 g
Riboflavin0.27 mg1.4 mg
Vitamin B-121.23 mcg2.6 mcg
Vitamin B-60.03 mg1.9 mg
Vitamin C0 mg85 mg
Vitamin D18 IU600 IU
Zinc3.61 mg11 mg

Pregnancy guidance

Safe with precautions

Pasteurized process Swiss cheese is safe with precautions during pregnancy as a pathogen-free dairy option. It supplies dietary calcium, vitamin B12, and protein, with the pasteurization process providing reliable food safety. Keep portion sizes sensible since processed cheese products typically carry added emulsifiers and higher sodium than natural cheeses. Melt a slice into a warm lean turkey sandwich or fold into scrambled eggs.

Sources: FDA Food Safety for Moms-to-Be · USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans

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, Pasteurized process, Swiss provides. 100% means 100 g alone covers the whole day; smaller numbers show its share. A ✓ marks 100% or more.

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