US Food Holding Corp - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Restricted payment capacity		$ 484
Restricted asset		$ 2,050
US Foods Holding Corp. [Member] \| Sysco Corporation [Member]
Termination fees in connection with termination of acquisition agreement	$ 300

Termination fees paid on termination of merger agreement.

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