Juul vs. FDA, What's the buzz about? The Chatterbox The patented nicotine salt content in one 5% JUUL pod is equivalent to the nicotine in a pack (to 1.5 packs) of cigarettes. Yet, because the JUUL looks like a computer flash drive, Is a pod really equal to a pack of cigs? Because in that case, I'm assuming much more nic than I used before with traditional cigarettes.. I use a pod every 4 5 Under FDA pressure, Juul to halt sale of flavored e cigarette products in stores