Aggregate notional amount specified by the derivative(s). Expressed as an absolute value.

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Amount before tax of unrealized gain in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) on investments in equity securities classified as available-for-sale.

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The estimated net amount of existing gains or losses on cash flow hedges at the reporting date expected to be reclassified to earnings within the next 12 months.

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Fair value portion of debt instrument payable, including, but not limited to, notes payable and loans payable.

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Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 19, 2016	Mar. 21, 2015	Dec. 26, 2015
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Expected reclassification of net gains (losses) related to hedge from accumulated OCI into net income within the next 12 months	$ 3
Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	102		$ 115
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	37,000		35,000
Tingyi Charge	$ 373	$ 0
Commodity contracts
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative, Maturity Date	3 years
Foreign Exchange Contract
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative, Maturity Date	2 years
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 1,900		2,100
Interest rate derivatives
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 11,900		$ 12,500
Percentage of total debt, net of related interest rate derivatives, exposed to variable interest rates	31.00%		33.00%
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] \| Commodity contracts
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 900		$ 1,000
Asia Middle East and North Africa
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Tingyi Charge	$ 373
Tingyi Charge per share	$ 0.26