The number of derivative instruments of a particular derivative asset or group of derivative assets held by the entity.

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Nominal or face amount used to calculate payment on derivative.

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Period the derivative contract is outstanding, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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Derivative, Fair Value, Increase For Gross Asset And (Liability)

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Derivative Instruments - Additional Information (Details) € in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 02, 2022 USD ($) derivative	Jul. 03, 2021 USD ($)	Jul. 02, 2022 USD ($) derivative	Jul. 03, 2021 USD ($)	Jul. 02, 2022 EUR (€) derivative	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2021 EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on anticipated sales hedging:
Increase for gross asset and liability presentation						$ 1,000,000
Derivative instruments not designated as hedges
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on anticipated sales hedging:
Gain (loss) on contract	$ 20,000,000	$ (9,000,000)	$ 53,000,000	$ 5,000,000
Foreign currency exchange forward \| Derivative instruments designated as hedges \| Cash flow hedges
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on anticipated sales hedging:
Maturity period			12 months
Derivative forward long-term interest rate swap \| €					€ 459		€ 675
Foreign currency exchange forward \| Derivative instruments designated as hedges \| Cash flow hedges \| Net sales
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on anticipated sales hedging:
Gain (loss) on contract	$ 27,000,000	$ (8,000,000)	$ 43,000,000	$ (20,000,000)
Foreign currency exchange forward \| Derivative instruments not designated as hedges
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on anticipated sales hedging:
Maturity period			1 month
Forward interest rate swaps \| Derivative instruments designated as hedges
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on anticipated sales hedging:
Number of agreements \| derivative	1		1		1
Derivative forward long-term interest rate swap	$ 800,000,000		$ 800,000,000					$ 800,000,000