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. 
- 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.
In other words, not all flavors are available in all strengths.
ZYN Flavors
ZYN Ultra Flavors
CLEW FlavorsÂ
Nicotine StrengthsÂ
Both ZYN and CLEW have a broad strength assortment with significant overlap.Â
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. Â
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| Product Line | Available Strengths |
| ZYN | 3mg, 6mg |
| ZYN Ultra | 9mg, 11mg |
| CLEW | 3mg, 6mg, 9mg, 12mg, 15mg |
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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. Â
Always review the product packaging before purchasing or using any nicotine product. Â
Pouches & PackagingÂ
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.Â
It’s worth noting that ZYN has slightly fewer pouches per can than ZYN Ultra and CLEW. Â
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.Â
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| 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.
IngredientsÂ
Both brands contain nicotine along with ingredients commonly used in nicotine pouches, including fillers, stabilizers, pH adjusters, sweeteners, and flavorings. Â
The source of nicotine differs between the brands. Â
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| 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: Â
- Available nicotine strengths  Â
- Flavor selection  Â
- Pouch format  Â
- Pouch count  Â
- Nicotine source  Â
- Type of canÂ
Reviewing the product information on the packaging can help you understand differences between the available products. Â
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.Â
- A standard ZYN can contains 15 nicotine pouches, while ZYN Ultra and CLEW both contain 20 nicotine pouches per can.Â
- 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.
ImportantÂ
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.








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