| Cover Page | Nov. 03, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 03, 2022 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Kraft Heinz Co |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-37482 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 46-2078182 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | One PPG Place |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Pittsburgh |
| Entity Address, State or Province | PA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 15222 |
| City Area Code | 412 |
| Local Phone Number | 456-5700 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, $0.01 par value |
| Trading Symbol | KHC |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001637459 |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 |
