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Cheese High in Vitamin B12
Cheese, in addition to being a good vegetarian source of protein, is also a great natural source of vitamin B12 for vegetarians.
Below is a list of 15 types of cheese ranked by their amount of vitamin B12. Whole milk Swiss Cheese provides the most B12 with 0.9μg (36% DV) per ounce. An ounce of cheese is equal to 28 grams or about a slice of cheese which is large enough to cover a piece of bread. Other cheese high in vitamin B12 includes Gjetost, Mozzarella, Tilsit, Feta, and Brie. For more information, see the article on natural vegetarian sources of vitamin B12, and the complete list of dairy foods high in vitamin B12.
Table of Cheese High in Vitamin B12
| Food | Serving | Vitamin B12 |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Swiss Cheese | per oz | 36% DV 0.9μg |
| #2 Gjetost | per oz | 29% DV 0.7μg |
| #3 Mozzarella | per oz | 27% DV 0.6μg |
| #4 Tilsit | per oz | 25% DV 0.6μg |
| #5 Low Fat Cottage Cheese | per 4oz (1/2 cup) | 22% DV 0.5μg |
| #6 Feta | per oz | 20% DV 0.5μg |
| #7 Brie | per oz | 20% DV 0.5μg |
| #8 Gruyere | per oz | 19% DV 0.5μg |
| #9 Gouda | per oz | 18% DV 0.4μg |
| #10 Ricotta | per 1/2 cup | 18% DV 0.4μg |
| #11 Provolone | per oz | 17% DV 0.4μg |
| #12 Grated Parmesan | per oz | 17% DV 0.4μg |
| #13 Blue Cheese | per oz | 14% DV 0.3μg |
| #14 Romano | per oz | 13% DV 0.3μg |
| #15 Cheddar Cheese | per oz | 13% DV 0.3μg |
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