Does Snus Have Calories?

• Nicotine pouches contain virtually no calories.
• Nicotine pouches contain no sugar, but occasionally non-caloric sweeteners.
• There is no scientific evidence that snus causes weight loss.
• Nicotine pouches are not intended for appetite, metabolism, or weight control.

Nicotine pouches contain barely any calories. 

Most tobacco-free snus products contain less than 1 calorie per pouch. 

Any calories present come from trace amounts of flavourings or plant-based fillers, not from nicotine itself. 

Note: While traditional tobacco snus isn’t sold in the UK, the term snus is often used to describe tobacco-free nicotine pouches.

Nicotine pouches are made using refined (i.e. processed) ingredients that do not provide any nutritional value or energy. 

Also, the pouch itself is not eaten or digested, which further limits calorie intake.

As seen above, the caloric content of a nicotine pouch is negligible. 

In fact, because the pouch is not swallowed or digested like food, each pouch adds virtually nothing to daily calorie intake.

Here’s how snus calories compare with other nicotine formats: 

Inhaled nicotine products, like cigarettes and vapes, add no digestible calories because they are inhaled rather than digested.

No, nicotine pouches do not contain sugar. 

Some snus-style products use sweeteners to balance flavour, but these are not sugars and have either no or trace amounts of calories. 

This is why searches like “does snus have sugar” are usually answered with a clear “no.”

Nicotine is known to suppress your body’s natural appetite.¹ 

One 2022 research review looked at people who gained weight after smoking.² 

This review noted that nicotine can affect brain pathways and hormones linked to hunger and energy regulation. This may reduce feelings of appetite for a short period. 

However, it’s important to note that this research examined cigarette smoking. 

Nicotine pouches deliver nicotine without combustion. As nicotine pouches are a relatively new product, there is less research on them compared to cigarettes and there is no clinical evidence that suggests that nicotine pouches suppress appetite.

Research on cigarette smoking suggests that nicotine may slightly increase energy expenditure due to its stimulant effects on the nervous system.² 

This has led to searches like “does nicotine speed up metabolism” and “does snus burn calories”. 

However, it is unclear whether the same effect occurs with nicotine pouches.

There is no scientific evidence that tobacco-free snus or nicotine pouches lead to weight loss. 

While nicotine can affect appetite and metabolism, research does not support the idea that snus makes you lose weight. 

Nicotine pouches should not be viewed as a method for weight control.

Most nicotine pouches contain no calories, so they do not directly cause weight gain.  

Changes in weight are influenced by many factors, including diet, activity, and individual metabolism.

From a calorie perspective, nicotine pouches do not meaningfully contribute calories. 

However, nicotine is an active substance that affects the body, which means that some religious interpretations consider snus to break a fast. 

For more information, read our article "Is Snus Haram?"

Nicotine pouches contain virtually no calories and do not meaningfully contribute to daily energy intake.  

While nicotine can influence appetite and energy use, there is no scientific evidence that nicotine pouches cause weight loss or should be used for weight control. 

Nicotine pouches are tobacco leaf-free products containing nicotine that are intended for adult users. 

They are not designed for dietary, metabolic, or weight-related purposes.