ZYN vs Grizzly

Looking for a way to enjoy nicotine minus the tobacco? Let's chat about 2 big players in the pouch game: Grizzly and ZYN. Whether you’re into having more variety in terms of strength or flavor, you'll find there’s something here for everyone. 

Curious about which brand is right for you? Our experts at Nicokick break down what makes Grizzly nicotine pouches and ZYN so special:

Both brands are all about quality ingredients. It's worth noting that ZYN balances their nicotine salts with sweeteners and pH adjusters for a smooth experience, no matter if the pouch is flavored or unflavored. Grizzly has also recently switched from plant-derived nicotine to a synthetic formulation with more choice than ZYN when it comes to landing on the right level of intensity. 

Ingredient Insight: You won't notice much difference between these 2 brands when it comes to what's inside their fibrous, all-white pouches aside from what type of tobacco leaf-free nicotine they use. Both have a similar texture and composition.

When it comes to variety, ZYN’s got your back with 10 different flavors to choose from including a number of popular mints alongside less common options like Cinnamon and Menthol. Grizzly, on the other hand, only has 4 options but makes each one count. Mint and Wintergreen are consistent crowd-pleasers that you may be more fmiliar with, but their tobacco-inspired (unflavored) Original, and exclusive Southern fruit-inspired pouch are worth trying too.

Flavor Showdown: Craving more choice? ZYN serves up a smorgasbord of flavors. But if you prefer quality over quantity, Grizzly’s got you covered.

Both brands offer a Regular (6mg) pouch, well suited to everyday users. You can tailor your ZYN experience to be Less Intense (3mg) while Grizzly expands on their offering by going the other way with Strong (9mg) and Extra Strong (12mg, 15mg) options available in most of their flavors. 

Choose Your Level: ZYN offers some flexibility, but Grizzly gives you even more tobacco-free choice—especially if you're looking for more milligrams per pouch.

How much a can of Grizzly or ZYN costs you will depend on where you're shopping and any local sales taxes that may apply in your area. Generally though, sites like ours will be cheaper than what you'd pay in-store (this is just one of the perks of buying your nicotine pouches online). Even though both cans are a similar price, Grizzly offers better value with 5 more pouches per can than ZYN. 

Penny-Wise: ZYN is currently facing supply issues that may limit your ability to track them down, but, under normal circumstances, Grizzly and ZYN sit around the same $5-$6 price range.

At the end of the day, finding the right nicotine pouch is all about balancing what you enjoy in terms of flavor, strength, and format. Each appeals for different reasons.

Here are some key takeaways to help with your decision:

• Flavor Options: ZYN offers 10 diverse flavors (including 2 unflavored), which may appeal to those who love experimenting. Grizzly focuses on a more straightforward flavor lineup that still has plenty to offer with mint-, fruit-, and tobacco-style (unflavored) options.
  
  
• Nicotine Strength: ZYN has some flexibility with the choice between 3mg or 6mg per pouch but, if you're looking for something Strong or Extra Strong, you can't beat Grizzly.
  
  
• Pouch Size & Feel: Grizzly pouches are slightly larger than ZYN's while still maintaining comfort.
  
  
• Value: Both brands offer good value, but it's worth noting Grizzly has 20 pouches per can compared to ZYN's 15.

It's also important to mention that there's been a shortage of ZYN products across the country since mid-2024, which may affect what you're able to find in-stock. With this in mind, now is the ideal time to explore Grizzly's range and see what you like.