Document and Entity Information Document - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2024	May 02, 2024
Cover [Abstract]
Entity File Number	001-13323
Title of 12(b) Security	Common stock $0.01 par value per share
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Document Quarterly Report	true
Entity Registrant Name	DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.
Entity Central Index Key	0000916540
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-28
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Mar. 30, 2024
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2024
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		159,779,553
Document Transition Report	false
Entity Tax Identification Number	36-2495346
Trading Symbol	DAR
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Entity Address, Address Line One	5601 N MacArthur Blvd.
Entity Address, City or Town	Irving
Entity Address, State or Province	TX
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	75038
City Area Code	972
Local Phone Number	717-0300
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Shell Company	false