ZYN vs Grizzly: What's the Difference? 

If you're wondering about the differences between ZYN and Grizzly, there are several product features to compare, including nicotine strengths, available flavors, pouch format, ingredients, packaging, and pouch count. 

This guide provides a comparison of product information to help you better understand how the ZYN, ZYN Ultra, and Grizzly nicotine pouch product lines differ. 

Key Takeaways
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    • Both ZYN and Grizzly offer tobacco leaf-free nicotine pouches.  
    • ZYN is available in 3mg and 6mg nicotine strengths, while ZYN Ultra is available in 9mg and 11mg.  
    • Grizzly nicotine pouches are available in 6mg, 9mg, 12mg, and 15mg nicotine strengths.  
    • Flavor selection, pouch format, pouch count, packaging, and nicotine source differ between the product lines.  

General Product Comparison

Feature  ZYN Grizzly 
Flavors
13 (ZYN) 8
8 (ZYN Ultra)
Nicotine Strengths 
3mg, 6mg (ZYN) 6mg, 9mg, 12mg, 15mg
 9mg, 11mg (ZYN Ultra)
Pouches per Can
15 (ZYN) 20
20 (ZYN Ultra)
Nicotine Source Plant-derived Synthetic 
Contains Tobacco Leaf  No No

Available Flavors

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

ZYN Flavors

1
Zyn Wintergreen 6mg
Zyn Wintergreen 6mg
1-can / Wintergreen
$3.99
2
ZYN Spearmint 6mg
ZYN Spearmint 6mg
1-can / Spearmint
$3.99
3
ZYN 6mg Cool Mint White Mini Portion
Zyn Cool Mint 6mg
1-can / Mint
$3.99
4
ZYN 6mg Peppermint White Mini Portion
Zyn Peppermint 6mg
1-can / Peppermint
$3.99
5
ZYN Menthol 6mg
ZYN Menthol 6mg
1-can / Menthol
$3.99
6
ZYN 6mg Citrus White Mini Portion
Zyn Citrus 6mg
1-can / Lemon, Lime
$3.99
7
Zyn Coffee 6mg
Zyn Coffee 6mg
1-can / Coffee
$3.99
8
Zyn Cinnamon 6mg
Zyn Cinnamon 6mg
1-can / Cinnamon
$3.99
9
Zyn Smooth 6mg
Zyn Smooth 6mg
1-can / Flavor Free
$3.99
10
ZYN Chill 6mg
ZYN Chill 6mg
1-can / Mint
$3.99
11
ZYN Peach 6mg
ZYN Peach 6mg
1-can / Peach
$3.99
12
ZYN Black Cherry 6mg
ZYN Black Cherry 6mg
1-can / Black Cherry
$3.99
13
ZYN Dragonberry 6mg
ZYN Dragonberry 6mg
1-can / Mixed Berries, Tropical Fruit
$3.99

ZYN Ultra Flavors

1
ZYN Ultra Wintergreen Blast 9mg
$4.45
2
ZYN Ultra Arctic Mint 9mg
$4.45
3
ZYN Ultra Fresh Spearmint 9mg
$4.45
4
ZYN Ultra Peppermint Frost 9mg
$4.45
5
ZYN Ultra Menthol Ice 9mg
$4.45
6
ZYN Ultra Citrus Zest 9mg
$4.45
7
ZYN Ultra Chill Mist 9mg
ZYN Ultra Chill Mist 9mg
1-can / Flavor Free
$4.45
8
ZYN Ultra Signature Smooth 9mg
$4.45

Grizzly Flavors

1
Grizzly Wintergreen 9mg
Grizzly Wintergreen 9mg
1- / Wintergreen
$5.79
2
Grizzly Mint 9mg
$5.79
3
Grizzly Original 9mg
$5.79
4
Grizzly Southern 9mg
Grizzly Southern 9mg
1- / Watermelon
$5.79
5
Grizzly Backcountry 12mg
$5.79
7
Grizzly Buckshot 12mg
$5.79
8
Grizzly Copperhead 12mg
$5.79

Availability may vary by nicotine strength and product. 

Nicotine Strengths 

The available nicotine strengths differ across the product lines.

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

Nicotine strength is measured in milligrams (mg) per pouch. 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. 

Ingredients 

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

The nicotine source differs between the brands.

Feature  ZYN Grizzly 
Nicotine Source Plant-derived Synthetic
Contains Tobacco Leaf No No

Refer to the product packaging for complete ingredient information. 

Pouch Format 

Product specifications also differ between the product lines.

Feature ZYN Grizzly
Pouches per Can 15 (ZYN) 20
20 (ZYN Ultra)
Pouch Format Semi-dry (ZYN) Moist
Slim, moist (ZYN Ultra)

Choosing Between ZYN & Grizzly 

When comparing ZYN and Grizzly nicotine pouches, consider factors such as: 

Available nicotine strengths  

    • Flavor selection  
    • Pouch format  
    • Pouch count  
    • Nicotine source  
    • Product ingredients  

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

FAQs

  • ZYN and Grizzly are both tobacco leaf-free nicotine pouch brands, but they differ in nicotine strengths, flavor selection, pouch format, and nicotine source among other product specifications like pouch count. ZYN also includes the ZYN Ultra range.
  • Both brands have 4 strengths to choose from. The original ZYN lineup is available in 3mg or 6mg strengths and ZYN Ultra has expanded that offering to include 9mg and 11mg pouches. Grizzly is available in 6mg, 9mg, 12mg, and 15mg. It should be noted that not all flavors are available in all strengths.
  • ZYN has a total of 21 flavors including Cinnamon and Dragonberry that Grizzly currently doesn't offer. Grizzly has a total of 8 flavors including a tobacco-style Original and an exclusive Outdoor Range (featuring Backcountry, Buckshot, Copperhead, and Hunter Orange). Both brands offer their own take on mint, wintergreen, fruit, citrus, and coffee-inspired nicotine pouches.
  • A standard ZYN can contains 15 nicotine pouches, while ZYN Ultra contains 20 per can.
  • Every can of Grizzly contains 20 nicotine pouches. 
  • Both brands contain nicotine along with fillers, stabilizers, pH adjusters, sweeteners, and flavorings commonly used in nicotine pouches. ZYN uses tobacco-derived nicotine, while Grizzly nicotine pouches use synthetic nicotine. Refer to the product packaging for complete ingredient information. 

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.