DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS - Schedule of Key Cash Flow Components (Details) - WK Kellogg Co - Discontinued Operations $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Apr. 01, 2023 USD ($)
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization - discontinued operations	$ 19
Additions to property - discontinued operations	42
Postretirement benefit plan expense (benefit) - discontinued operations	$ (7)

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