Is Guinness beer a good source of iron?

ON THIS PAGEHow much iron is in Guinness beer?Is this a significant amount? AlcoholTopicsIs Guinness beer a good source of iron?The original myth goes something like this: “Irish women should drink Guinness beer during pregnancy because it is a good source or iron”....

Iron

Recommendations for Iron (mg/day)Life StageAgeRDA for menUL for menRDA for womenUL for womenInfants0-6 months0.3 (AI)400.3 (AI)40Infants6-12 months11401140Children1-3 years740740Children4-8 years10401040Children9-13 years840840Adolescents14-18 years11451545Adults19-50...