Between those two times of food intake following your workout, there are some differences regarding food choices and the amount of consumed carbohydrates, protein and fat. (bodybuilding-wizard.com)
By consuming carbohydrates during activity the body can sustain activity for a longer period of time. (clifbar.com)
Natural sugars can help by elevating insulin slightly, which helps lower cortisol (this is one of the reasons my doctor suggests consuming carbohydrates at night and not in the morning). (wellnessmama.com)