Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Apr. 03, 2021	Jan. 02, 2021
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Obligations placed in accounts payable tracking system	$ 913	$ 909
Obligations sold by participating suppliers	$ 665	$ 670

Amount of payables financed by suppliers that had been placed on the accounts payable tracking system which facilitates participating suppliers' ability to finance payment obligations from the company with designated third party financial institutions.

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Namespace Prefix:	k_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	instant