The heat level of each Adobo sauce varies depending on the chili pepper used in the recipe. Adobo sauces are typically mild to medium in spiciness, but using too much of it can make any dish quite hot. What’s more, if you use canned chipotle Adobo sauce, you can expect a level of heat ranging from 5,000 to 10,000 Scoville units, which can be on the spicy side for some people.