Pension Benefits (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 15, 2013	Jun. 16, 2012	Jun. 15, 2013		Jun. 16, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Amortization of net loss			$ 28
Amortization of prior service cost			1
Settlement			10	[1]
U.S. Pension Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	5	6	10		12
Interest cost	12	15	25		30
Expected return on plan assets	(13)	(16)	(27)		(32)
Amortization of net loss	12	14	26		29
Amortization of prior service cost	1	0	1		0
Net periodic benefit cost	17	19	35		39
Settlement	0	0	10	[1]	0
Curtailment	0	0	0		0
Contribution to the Plan			0
International Pension Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	0	1	0		1
Interest cost	2	2	4		4
Expected return on plan assets	(2)	(3)	(5)		(5)
Amortization of net loss	0	0	1		0
Amortization of prior service cost	0	0	0		0
Net periodic benefit cost	0	0	0		0
Settlement	0	0	0		0
Curtailment	$ 0	$ 0	$ (5)	[2]	$ 0

[1] Loss is a result of settlement transactions from a non-funded plan which exceeded the sum of annual service and interest costs for that plan. The loss was recorded in unallocated General and administrative expenses.

[2] Gain is a result of terminating future service benefits for all participants in one of our UK plans. The gain was recorded in YRI's General and administrative expenses.