Juul took a page from Big Tobacco to revolutionize vaping Los Angeles Times Smoking and vaping are often compared, but neither is harmless. While they work differently, both can expose the lungs to addictive nicotine and harmful chemicals that impact breathing and overall health. Smoking Start Smoking One Juul Pod Contains The Equivalent Nicotine Of 20 Cigarettes A How Much Is 3% Nicotine 1 standard vape pod does not directly equal 20 packs of cigarettes in terms of nicotine content, but it can contain nicotine equivalent to a pack of cigarettes. A JUUL pod, for One Juul pod contains the same amount of nicotine as a pack of 20 cigarettes. #NDAFW #drugfacts