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Sale of Accounts Receivable - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |
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Apr. 02, 2022 | Apr. 03, 2021 | Jan. 01, 2022
Monetization Program | Other income (expense) |  |  |
Transfer of Financial Assets Accounted for as Sales [Line Items] |  |  |
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Accounts Receivable | $ (2) | $ (2) |
Monetization Program | Maximum [Member] |  |  |
Transfer of Financial Assets Accounted for as Sales [Line Items] |  |  |
Transfers of Accounts Receivable Agreements | 1,100 |  |
Monetization Program | Sold And Outstanding |  |  |
Transfer of Financial Assets Accounted for as Sales [Line Items] |  |  |
Transfer of Financial Assets Accounted for as Sales, Amount Derecognized | 468 |  | $ 549
Kellogg Foreign Subsidiaries Other Program |  |  |
Transfer of Financial Assets Accounted for as Sales [Line Items] |  |  |
Transfers of Accounts Receivable Agreements | $ 26 |  | $ 66

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