| Cover | Oct. 27, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Oct. 27, 2023 |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 |
| Entity File Number | 001-41290 |
| Entity Registrant Name | SMART FOR LIFE, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001851860 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 81-5360128 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NV |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 990 S Rogers Circle |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 3 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Boca Raton |
| Entity Address, State or Province | FL |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 33487 |
| City Area Code | 786 |
| Local Phone Number | 749-1221 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share |
| Trading Symbol | SMFL |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Elected Not To Use the Extended Transition Period | false |
