Lucy vs ZYN

If you can’t decide between Lucy or ZYN, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve compiled as much information as we can about flavors, strengths, pouch sizes – and more – so it’s easy for you to directly compare these bestselling brands and see which one meets more of your needs. 

Take the guesswork out of picking your next nicotine pouch and get the answers you’re looking for from this handy guide!  

First things first, let's outline the main similarities and differences between Lucy and ZYN at a glance. Read on to learn more about the specific categories:

Flavor-wise, Lucy and ZYN have 3 nicotine pouches in common: Wintergreen, Cinnamon and Coffee/Espresso. Lucy Mint is close to being the 4th flavor in common, but ZYN has a greater variety of mint with Cool Mint, Peppermint and Spearmint (each sold separately).

Lucy has more of a fruit focus than ZYN, with flavors like Mango, Apple Ice and Berry Citrus (plus Apple Cider). On the other hand, if you’re looking for an unflavored pouch, ZYN has you covered with Chill and Smooth.

In addition to their standard Slim range, Lucy Breakers pouches are famous for their liquid-filled flavor capsules, which are designed to burst and give you a more hydrating nicotine experience. This impacts the flavor, of course, and will appeal to people who prefer moist pouches. ZYN is considered a dry pouch with a steadier flavor release. 

In every pouch of Lucy, you’ll find either 4mg, 8mg or 12mg of nicotine alongside erythritol, microcrystalline cellulose, gelatin, flavorings, calcium lactate, sucralose and potassium sorbate. ZYN has its own formulation of similar fillers, stabilizers, sweeteners, flavorings and pH adjusters, but uses nicotine salt instead.

Both Lucy and ZYN are sugar-, gluten- and tobacco leaf-free. 

Lucy nicotine pouches give you more milligrams of nicotine per pouch than ZYN (4mg vs 3mg; 8mg vs 6mg). They also give you more choice with a bonus Extra Strong option that has double the nicotine of the strongest ZYN (12mg vs 6mg). 

While both brands offer Regular pouches, if you’re after a Strong or Extra Strong experience then Lucy is the way to go, and Less Intense users will most likely prefer ZYN.  

Lucy and ZYN are in a similar price bracket and contain the same number of pouches per can, so work out to be roughly the same value. Of course, the cost per can goes down if you buy them in bulk and the brands themselves are subject to different promotions, meaning the cheaper option will vary from time to time. 

Whether you want a large flavor assortment and strong nicotine concentration or you’re chasing a moist pouch at a good price, everyone’s criteria for an enjoyable nicotine experience will be different. 

We’ve summarized the main points to consider before buying Lucy or ZYN here. 

Flavor:

• Lucy and ZYN have 3 flavors in common: Wintergreen, Cinnamon and Coffee/Espresso. Each brand has their own take on these flavors, so it’s a matter of trying them to see which one you think is better.
• Lucy has more fruity pouches, whereas ZYN has a bigger mint range.
• If you’re looking for an unflavored pouch, ZYN has 2 options: Chill and Smooth.
  
  

Strength:

• ZYN has a Less Intense (3mg) and Regular (6mg) nicotine concentration, whereas Lucy is well suited for those looking for something stronger (4mg, 8mg or 12mg per pouch).
  
  

Price:

• You’ll get the same value from both brands with similar prices (depending on promotions) and 15 pouches per can.
  
  

Format/Other:

• Lucy Breakers are an innovative, hydrating pouch with an extra burst of flavor whenever you choose to pop the capsule. If you like moist pouches, then Lucy is the brand for you. 
• ZYNs are dry and have a more sustained flavor/nicotine release, which is quite typical in the US market. 
• Interestingly, Lucy also offers a popular range of nicotine gum if you’re looking for other tobacco leaf-free alternatives.