Vaping vs smoking: nicotine equivalents explained 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 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 How Many Cigarettes Are Equal To One Juul Pod JUUL Pods 5% Nicotine 2 Pack & Display of 8