Cheese, American cheddar, Imitation
Pregnancy nutrients in 100 g
100 g gives about 56% of daily calcium, 31% of daily riboflavin and 24% of daily protein needed in pregnancy.
- Calcium 562 mg
- Riboflavin 0.43 mg
- Protein 16.7 g
- Zinc 2.59 mg
- Vitamin B-12 0.4 mcg
- Potassium 242 mg
- Vitamin B-6 0.12 mg
- Iron 0.33 mg
- Folate (DFE) 7 mcg
- Choline 0 mg
- DHA 0 g
- Vitamin C 0 mg
- Vitamin D 0 IU
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| Nutrient | In 100 g | Daily reference |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 562 mg | 1000 mg |
| Choline | 0 mg | 450 mg |
| DHA | 0 g | 0.3 g |
| Folate (DFE) | 7 mcg | 600 mcg |
| Iron | 0.33 mg | 27 mg |
| Potassium | 242 mg | 2900 mg |
| Protein | 16.7 g | 70 g |
| Riboflavin | 0.43 mg | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.4 mcg | 2.6 mcg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.12 mg | 1.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 85 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 IU | 600 IU |
| Zinc | 2.59 mg | 11 mg |
Pregnancy guidance
LimitImitation American cheddar cheese should be limited during pregnancy due to its highly processed composition. While fortified with calcium and riboflavin, it is primarily manufactured from vegetable oils, starches, and excess sodium. Commercial packaging ensures sterility, but imitation cheese provides lower biological protein quality than real dairy. Choose natural pasteurized cheddar cheese when possible to gain superior maternal nutrition.
Sources: USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans · FDA Food Safety for Moms-to-Be
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, American cheddar, Imitation provides. 100% means 100 g alone covers the whole day; smaller numbers show its share. A ✓ marks 100% or more.