NÜM vs ZYN: Flavors, Strengths, Can Count and Price per Can
NÜM nicotine pouches are for adults 21+ who already use nicotine. This page compares NÜM and ZYN on facts you can check: flavors, strengths in milligrams, pouches per can and price per can. It makes no health or quality claims about either brand.
NÜM is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by ZYN. ZYN is a trademark of its owner and is named here only to identify the product being compared.
NÜM vs ZYN at a glance
| NÜM | Classic ZYN | ZYN Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicotine per pouch | 6mg, 12mg, 24mg | 3mg, 6mg (1.5mg and 8mg on some retailer listings) | 9mg, 11mg |
| Pouches per can | 20 | 15 | 20 |
| Flavors | 6 (3 mint, 3 fruit) | 13 | 8 |
| Single-can price | about $5.00 ($24.99 per 5-can pack) | $4.49 at one retailer | $4.69 at one retailer |
| Price per pouch | about $0.25 | about $0.30 | about $0.23 |
| Pouch format | See the can or product page | All-white, semi-dry | Slim, moist |
| Tobacco leaf | Tobacco-free | Tobacco leaf-free | Tobacco leaf-free |
ZYN details are from Northerner's US guide (updated July 20, 2026). ZYN prices are single-can listings at one online retailer on August 24, 2026, as published in Juice Head's September 2026 comparison. Retail prices vary by store, state and promotion, and flavors and strengths change, so check the exact can before you buy.
Flavors
NÜM has two lines. The Ice Breaker Series (blue cans) is three mints: Cool Mint, Spearmint and Miami Mint. The Pink Burst Line (pink cans) is Pink Lemonade, Guava Glow and Frosé, and it's sold out right now while it restocks.
Classic ZYN lists 13 flavors, so it has more choice overall. If you're comparing mints, NÜM's three cover peppermint, spearmint and a mint with a tropical hint. See the NÜM Flavor Guide for every flavor side by side. Comparing other brands too? See NÜM vs VELO, NÜM vs on!, NÜM vs Rogue and NÜM vs Lucy.
Strength: comparing milligrams fairly
Strength is the milligrams of nicotine in each pouch. NÜM's 6mg matches classic ZYN's 6mg label. NÜM's 12mg and 24mg sit above classic ZYN's printed range, and ZYN Ultra's 9mg and 11mg sit between them. A higher number simply means more nicotine per pouch. It does not promise how a pouch will feel, because pouch size, moisture and flavor all vary.
NÜM's 24mg is only for experienced adult users. If you're moving from another brand, compare mg with mg and start lower. See the NÜM strength chart, our 24mg page and the strength chart by brand.
Can count and price
Don't compare can prices without checking the count. A classic ZYN can holds 15 pouches and a NÜM can holds 20, so a lower can price isn't always a lower price per pouch.
- NÜM: $24.99 for 5 cans (100 pouches). That's about $5.00 a can and $0.25 a pouch. Buy 2 or more packs and save 10% automatically, about $4.50 a can.
- Classic ZYN: $4.49 for 15 pouches at one retailer, about $0.30 a pouch.
- ZYN Ultra: $4.69 for 20 pouches at one retailer, about $0.23 a pouch.
NÜM ships free on every order. First order? Code WELCOME10 takes 10% off (new customers only, can't be combined with other discounts).
Where each is sold
NÜM is sold online at numpouches.com and ships by UPS with tracking, usually the same or next business day. Age is verified before you shop and an adult signature (21+) may be required at delivery. ZYN is sold at retailers, so check availability and price where you shop. Read about ordering nicotine pouches online in the USA.
Which should you choose?
- You want the widest flavor list and a small can: compare classic ZYN.
- You want 20 pouches a can and 12mg or 24mg options: look at NÜM.
- You want mint: start with our mint guide and compare the three NÜM mints.
Frequently asked questions
Is NÜM the same as ZYN?
No. They are different brands. NÜM is not affiliated with ZYN. The table above shows how their published specs differ.
Which has more pouches per can?
NÜM cans hold 20 pouches. Classic ZYN cans hold 15 and ZYN Ultra cans hold 20.
Which is cheaper?
It depends on the store and the count. Using the prices above, NÜM works out to about $0.25 a pouch, classic ZYN about $0.30 and ZYN Ultra about $0.23. Prices change, so check before you buy.
Are both tobacco-free?
Both brands describe their pouches as free of tobacco leaf. Both contain nicotine.
Which strength should I start with?
Choose the strength that matches your usual nicotine intake and start lower if you're unsure. NÜM's 6mg is our lightest.
For adults 21+ only. Your age is verified before you can shop, and an adult signature (21+) may be required at delivery.
WARNING: This product contains nicotine. Nicotine is an addictive chemical.
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