ZYN and Velo are the two best-known nicotine pouch brands we carry. This comparison uses only the ranges sold at Native Nicotine, ZYN EU and Velo, with strengths, can sizes and prices checked on November 10, 2026. For a full brand comparison, see the best nicotine pouches in Canada.
ZYN vs Velo at a glance
| ZYN EU | Velo | |
|---|---|---|
| Strengths | 6 mg, 9 mg, 20 mg | 6 mg, 10 mg, 14 mg |
| Flavours | Apple Mint, Exotic Mango, Black Cherry, Honeydew, Skittles | Breezy Mango, Tropic Breeze, Frosty Grapefruit, Wintery Watermelon |
| Pouch format | Mini Dry (6 mg flavours), Slim Moist (9 mg and 20 mg) | Slim |
| Pouches per can | 20 (Honeydew: 21) | 20 |
| Price per can | $18, or $16 in a 5-pack, $14 in a 10-pack | $18, or $16 in a 5-pack, $14 in a 10-pack |
Prices are identical, so the choice comes down to strength and flavour.
Strength: which is stronger, ZYN or Velo?
It depends on the flavour. ZYN Skittles is the strongest of the two ranges at 20 mg per pouch. Velo’s strongest is Wintery Watermelon at 14 mg, followed by Frosty Grapefruit at 10 mg. Both brands start at 6 mg: ZYN Apple Mint and Exotic Mango, and Velo Breezy Mango and Tropic Breeze. ZYN Black Cherry and Honeydew sit in the middle at 9 mg. New to pouches? Start with how to use nicotine pouches.
Flavours
ZYN EU leans toward fruit with a mint option: Apple Mint, Exotic Mango, Black Cherry, Honeydew and the candy-style Skittles. Velo’s four flavours are all fruit: Breezy Mango, Tropic Breeze, Frosty Grapefruit and Wintery Watermelon. If you want mango, both brands have one at 6 mg.
Price and value
ZYN EU and Velo cost the same at Native Nicotine: $18 for one can, $80 for 5 cans ($16 a can) or $140 for 10 cans ($14 a can). Every flavour is the same price within each brand. ZYN Honeydew has one extra pouch per can (21 instead of 20). Switching from smoking? See nicotine pouches vs cigarettes.
Shipping
Shipping is $19, and free on orders of $149 or more. British Columbia restricts nicotine pouches to pharmacy sale, so Native Nicotine does not ship nicotine pouches to BC addresses. See our shipping policy. Nicotine pouches are for adults of legal age only.
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Frequently asked questions
Is ZYN or Velo stronger?
It depends on the flavour. ZYN Skittles is the strongest at 20 mg. Velo tops out at 14 mg with Wintery Watermelon. Both start at 6 mg.
Is ZYN or Velo cheaper?
They cost the same at Native Nicotine: $18 a can, $16 a can in a 5-pack and $14 a can in a 10-pack.
How many pouches are in a can of ZYN or Velo?
Velo cans and most ZYN EU cans hold 20 pouches. ZYN Honeydew holds 21.