CLEW vs ZYN: Product Comparison

Have you ever wondered about the differences between ZYN and CLEW nicotine pouches?


There are a number of product features to consider—including the format of each pouch and how many you get per can, plus the range of strengths, available flavors, and ingredients. 

 

This guide will help adult nicotine consumers better understand how the ZYN, ZYN Ultra, and CLEW product lines differ.  

Key Takeaways
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  • Both ZYN and CLEW offer tobacco leaf-free nicotine pouches.   
  • ZYN is available in 4 strengths including their new ZYN Ultra range (3mg-11mg). CLEW has a total of 5 strengths (3mg-15mg). 
  • Both brands offer an assortment of fruit- and mint-inspired pouches as well as unflavored options, but there are more ZYN flavors to choose from.
  • Both CLEW and ZYN Ultra have a moist pouch format; ZYN is semi-dry. 
  • Both CLEW and ZYN Ultra contain 20 pouches per can; ZYN has 15. 

Both Brands at a Glance

Feature  ZYN CLEW
Product Lines ZYN & ZYN Ultra CLEW
Available Flavors 21 6
Nicotine Strengths  3mg, 6mg, 9mg, 11mg 3mg, 6mg, 9mg, 12mg, 15mg 
Pouches per Can 15 (ZYN), 20 (ZYN Ultra) 20
Nicotine Source Tobacco plant-derived Synthetic 
Contains Tobacco Leaf No No
Manufacturer Swedish Match (PMI) Nevcore Innoications Inc.

Flavor Assortment

ZYN and CLEW both offer a variety of nicotine pouch flavors, although the available flavor categories and product selection differs across their product lines.


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n other words, not all flavors are available in all strengths.

ZYN Flavors

1
ZYN Wintergreen 6mg
ZYN Wintergreen 6mg
1-can / Wintergreen
$4.49
2
ZYN Spearmint 6mg
ZYN Spearmint 6mg
1-can / Spearmint
$4.49
3
ZYN Cool Mint 6 MG
ZYN Cool Mint 6mg
1-can / Mint
$4.49
4
ZYN Peppermint 6 MG
ZYN Peppermint 6mg
1-can / Peppermint
$4.49
5
ZYN Menthol 6mg
ZYN Menthol 6mg
1-can / Menthol
$4.49
6
ZYN Citrus 6mg
ZYN Citrus 6mg
1-can / Lemon, Lime
$3.49
7
ZYN 6mg Coffee Nicotine Pouches
ZYN Coffee 6mg
1-can / Coffee
$3.49
8
ZYN Cinnamon 6mg
ZYN Cinnamon 6mg
1-can / Cinnamon
$3.49
9
ZYN Smooth 6mg
ZYN Smooth 6mg
1-can / Unflavored
$3.49
10
ZYN Chill 6mg
ZYN Chill 6mg
1-can / Mint
$3.49
11
ZYN Peach 6mg
ZYN Peach 6mg
1-can / Peach
$4.49
12
ZYN Black Cherry 6mg
ZYN Black Cherry 6mg
1-can / Black Cherry
$4.49
13
ZYN Dragonberry 6mg
ZYN Dragonberry 6mg
1-can / Mixed Berries, Tropical Fruit
$4.49

ZYN Ultra Flavors

1
ZYN Ultra Wintergreen Blast 9mg
$4.69
2
ZYN Ultra Arctic Mint 9mg
$4.69
3
ZYN Ultra Fresh Spearmint 9mg
$4.69
4
ZYN Ultra Peppermint Frost 9mg
$4.69
5
ZYN Ultra Menthol Ice 9mg
$4.69
6
ZYN Ultra Citrus Zest 9mg
$4.69
7
ZYN Ultra Signature Smooth 9mg
$4.69

CLEW Flavors 

1
CLEW Cool Mint 6mg
$2.69
2
CLEW Spearmint 6mg
CLEW Spearmint 6mg
1- / Spearmint
$2.69
3
CLEW Blueberry 6mg
CLEW Blueberry 6mg
1- / Blueberry
Out of stock
4
CLEW Citrus 6mg
CLEW Citrus 6mg
1- / Citrus
Out of stock
5
CLEW Original 6mg
CLEW Original 6mg
1- / Unflavored
$2.69

Nicotine Strengths 

Both ZYN and CLEW have a broad strength assortment with significant overlap. 


The amount of nicotine per pouch will differ depending on the product line, with CLEW offering up to 15mg and ZYN Ultra up to 11mg.  

 

Product Line Available Strengths 
ZYN 3mg, 6mg
ZYN Ultra 9mg, 11mg
CLEW 3mg, 6mg, 9mg, 12mg, 15mg

 

Nicotine strength is measured in milligrams (mg) per pouch. Please note that a higher nicotine strength does not necessarily mean a better pouch or a better fit for every adult nicotine user; it simply indicates the amount of nicotine per pouch.  


Always review the product packaging before purchasing or using any nicotine product.  

Pouches & Packaging 

Pouch feel is another point of difference between the brands. According to our comparison of moist and dry products, ZYN Ultra and CLEW are currently 2 of the moistest pouches stocked on Nicokick compared to ZYN’s semi-dry format. 


It’s worth noting that ZYN has slightly fewer pouches per can than ZYN Ultra and CLEW.  


ZYN cans currently don’t have a waste compartment to store used pouches either, while cans of ZYN Ultra and CLEW have this added convenience. 

 

Feature ZYN ZYN Ultra CLEW
Pouches per Can 15 20 20
Pouch Format* Semi-dry Slim, moist Moist, ultra-smooth

*Adult nicotine consumers may prefer different pouch formats based on factors such as moisture level, pouch size, and mouthfeel.

Ingredients 

Both brands contain nicotine along with ingredients commonly used in nicotine pouches, including fillers, stabilizers, pH adjusters, sweeteners, and flavorings.  


The source of nicotine differs between the brands.  

 

Feature  ZYN & ZYN Ultra CLEW
Nicotine Source Tobacco plant-derived Synthetic
Tobacco Leaf No No


You should refer to the product packaging for a full ingredients list. 

How to Compare ZYN & CLEW

When comparing ZYN and CLEW nicotine pouches, you’ll want to consider such factors as:  

  • Available nicotine strengths   
  • Flavor selection   
  • Pouch format   
  • Pouch count   
  • Nicotine source   
  • Type of can 


Reviewing the product information on the packaging can help you understand differences between the available products.  

FAQs

  • ZYN and CLEW are both tobacco leaf-free nicotine pouch brands, but they differ in terms of available strengths, flavors, and other product specifications like pouch count and nicotine source.

    Adult consumers may notice some similarities between ZYN Ultra and CLEW since both have a moist format, contain 20 pouches per can, and include a built-in waste compartment. 
  • CLEW is currently available in 5 strengths (3mg, 6mg, 9mg, 12mg, and 15mg) compared to the combined total of 4 strengths across ZYN and ZYN Ultra (3mg, 6mg, 9mg, and 11mg). 
  • Both brands offer a variety of fruit- and mint-inspired flavors as well as unflavored options. ZYN has a wider range of 21 flavors compared to CLEW’s 6. ZYN’s range includes flavors like Coffee, Cinnamon, and Peach that CLEW currently doesn't offer. 
  • A standard ZYN can contains 15 nicotine pouches, while ZYN Ultra and CLEW both contain 20 nicotine pouches per can. 
  • Both brands contain nicotine along with fillers, stabilizers, pH adjusters, sweeteners, and flavorings commonly used in nicotine pouches. ZYN uses nicotine derived from the tobacco plant, while CLEW uses synthetic nicotine. You should always refer to the product packaging for a full ingredients list.

Important 

The products sold on this site contain nicotine. Nicotine is an addictive chemical that may increase heart rate and blood pressure and pose risks for individuals with certain medical conditions, particularly cardiovascular disease. These products are intended only for adult (21+) current nicotine users and are not for non-users. Sales to persons under 21 are prohibited.