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Fair Value Measurements - Schedule of Derivatives Recorded in Consolidated Balance Sheet (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2019 | Dec. 30, 2018
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Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Carrying Amount of the Hedged Liability | $ 240 | $ 267
Current Portion of Long-term Debt |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Carrying Amount of the Hedged Liability | 499 | 494
Cumulative Amount of Fair Value Hedging Adjustment Included in the Carrying Amount of the Hedged Liability | 1 | 5
Long-term Debt |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Carrying Amount of the Hedged Liability | 0 | 0
Cumulative Amount of Fair Value Hedging Adjustment Included in the Carrying Amount of the Hedged Liability | $ 0 | $ 0

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