Is it better to chew leaf tobacco like beechnut than can tobacco like skoal?

I tried both dipping and chewing tobacco. Chewing tobacco is much milder; it is not shredded, so has less surface area to release nicotine and oils. This allows for a longer and milder soak. Dipping tobacco, which comes in a can, is shredded; thus, most of the oils are already on the surface of the tobacco, which creates an instant hit of nicotine and oils. If you chew often throughout the today to stay awake as I do, then use chew; it will be less harsh on your mouth and stomach.